Program Specialist
Full Time
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a part of Apis Services, Inc. The Program Specialist will work with our Mainstay United, Bloom and Evergreen programs in the Lehigh Valley area.
About the Role:
The Program Specialist is responsible for creating an empowering and supportive environment for individuals with IDD or Autism, ensuring high\-quality program delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination of services. The role supports Providers and individuals in achieving their goals through person\-centered practices in alignment with Everyday Lives.
Direct Duties:
- Create an environment that empowers individuals with IDD or Autism through skill development and coordination of resources, in accordance with Everyday Lives and Person\-Centered Practices.
- Oversee the quality of programmatic plans, ensuring individuals’ health and safety are upheld in accordance with each ISP.
- Ensure identified services, goals, and outcomes are accurately documented, adhering to PA Chapter 6100 regulations.
- Attend and actively participate in all team meetings.
- Represent the program professionally, collaborating with Supports Coordination Organizations, Administrative Entities, the Office of Developmental Programs, and other ancillary services.
- Organize and maintain individual files in accordance with PA Chapter 6500 regulations and program requirements.
- Complete individual assessments, SEEPs, quarterlies, and other required documentation within regulatory standards.
- Assist and prepare new Providers for self\-licensing assessments.
- Provide and conduct applicable training for families and direct care professionals.
- Conduct site visits monthly or as needed.
- Maintain a minimum of 24 hours of professional and service\-related training per training year.
- Participate in supervision and professional development plans with program management.
- Serve as the incident management point person for the program within EIM.
- Participate in a regular on\-call rotation with other team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong working knowledge of DPW Chapters 6500 and 6100 Regulations.
- Strong professional, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to support and implement RHD’s values
- Ability to engage individuals, providers, and Direct Support Professionals in effective, therapeutic, and healthy interactions.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and applications.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to attend meetings and home visits.
- Ability to meet all job responsibilities and expectations.
- Commitment to maintaining person\-centered practices and supporting the dignity and autonomy of individuals served.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited program with 1 year of work experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program with 2 years of work experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.
- Associate Degree from an accredited program with 4 years of work experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.
- High School Diploma or GED with 6 years of work experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.
Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
About Company:
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non\-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.