Program Specialist - Media, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Media, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

***:The Program Specialist (PS) ensures that the services provided in the CRS program adhere to applicable regulations and that the services which are provided meet the needs of the individuals and are provided according to the Individual Support Plan. The Program Specialist completes required documentation, assesses individual needs, coordinates and secures services, provides training to staff and individuals, attends and leads meetings, communicates effectively with all team members, and ensures continuous development and monitoring of programming and services to people on their caseload.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Locate, implement, coordinate, and monitor services provided to identified individuals supported.
Complete a full assessment sixty (60) days after admission and annually, within 365 days of admission to the residence thereafter.
Ensure that an accurate Social Emotional Environmental Needs Plan (SEEP) is created for each individual who received psychotropic medications, who has a diagnosis of mental health disorder, or who otherwise is in need of a plan of support. The SEEP must include a written protocol to address the needs of an individual with a diagnosed psychiatric illness. SEEP should address any specific supports or services an individual needs in order to successfully manage his/her symptoms and participate in daily activities as part of everyday life.
Orient the individual to their new home.
Ensure medical appointments are scheduled, attended, and documented appropriately.
Complete a monthly review, a quarterly review, and any necessary update, reflecting change of need an individual may have and ensure that the need is being met by the team.
Participate in the oncall rotation as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or 60 credit hours AND 4 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities OR
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Knowledge of PA 6100 regulations preferred.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer programs; knowledge of Electronic Health Record preferred.
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
Ability to request, accept and utilize feedback and training appropriately.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law._

Compensation:
N/A