Program Specialist

Program Specialist

Our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Community, and Partnership are practiced to ensure care is delivered in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the person(s) and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Position Summary

The Program Specialist provides support duties related to management of person served plans; which may include scheduling and preparing materials related to programming. May assist with taking people supported to medical appointments, internal testing and screening, order and stock medical supplies. As scheduled, provides care to people supported and assists them in leading self-directed lives. This position is responsible to: people supported, Quality Development Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate our values and mission into delivery of all services.
• Schedule and prepare documentation for Overall Service Plan (OSP), communicate with guardians and Developmental Disability Program Managers (DDPM), follow-up of General Event Reports (GER).
• Assist Program Coordinators with running pre-OSP meetings, preparing post meeting minutes, organizing and attending staff meetings, data monitoring.
• Assist people supported with scheduling and attending medical appointments and labs; schedule follow-up appointments if needed, and document appointments, medications, and other information as needed in Therap.
• Communicate regularly with Program Coordinators, nursing staff, and other team members as needed or required to ensure programming is being followed and continuity of care is provided.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as well as applicable regulations, guidelines, and policy pertaining to position and services provided; maintain documentation and submit paperwork in a timely manner; protect and preserve operations by following HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide active care to person(s) supported when needed; serve as an internal advocate for the persons supported and facilitate community integration.
• Participate in CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership), HCBS (Home and Community Based Service), and other compliance surveys as directed.
• Assure all paperwork and reporting is completed in a timely manner, maintained, and submitted when necessary.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with persons supported, staff, guardian(s), and community involved with our facilities and persons.
• These responsibilities are not all-inclusive and include day-to-day operations and functions, which may include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualification

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent; college or an associate degree in a related field is desirable or in absence of degree, equivalent experience in Developmental Disabilities; 1 year of experience in a similar facility and/or DD certified is preferred.

Other:

• Maintain agency medication administration certification
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• A caring and positive attitude
• Good written and oral communication skills; good grammar and spelling skills
• Flexible and attentive to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• On time and regular attendance
• Follow oral and written communications
• Certification and training as required; some may be obtained and/or provided on the job
• Able to pass prehire requirements such as criminal background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
• Serve on internal committees as required

Physical Requirements:

Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a person(s) and perform CPR. Ability to lift twenty (20) lbs. Moving, lifting or transferring of person(s) may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) lbs., as well as assist with weights of more than one hundred (100) lbs.

Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop and bend down to the floor, ability to move around rapidly and in small, confined areas.

Alpha Opportunities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer