• Job Description

  Req#: 507033

  
  Salary Range:$50,000.00 To $52,500.00 Annually

  Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc , an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking Full-Time Program Specialist to oversee several CLA's and provide direct support care to our CLA residents in the Pittsburgh area. This position will assist individuals in our Residential IDD Program under the 6400 Regulatory Compliance.

  Excellent Perks and Benefits

  • $1000 Sign-On Bonus for FT employees
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Training & Career Advancement
  • A Great Team Environment
  • Competitive Wages
  • Daily Pay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
  • HSA & FSA
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs & more

  Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Previous experience supervising staff who work directly with people with developmental disabilities
  • Excellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Educational requirements:
    • Minimum: Associates Degree or 60 Credit hours and 4 years experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities.
    • Preferred: Bachelors Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities.

  Additional Requirements: The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.

  Summary of Role:

  • Supervise and direct the work of the Program Coordinators and Direct Support Staff to include the following:
  • Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 individuals
  • Complete all required paperwork for the applicable regulations for all assigned Residents
  • Attend monthly Waiver monitoring meetings and complete follow up actions for Waiver monitoring issue forms
  • Provide needed documents to the Supports Coordinator upon request and in preparation for the annual ISP review meeting
  • Function as the initial point of contact for Supports Coordinators and external provider agencies
  • Visit all homes on the caseload a minimum of twice per month. More visits will be necessary if individuals are in crisis, new to programming, or have increased training needs
  • Attend all ISP meetings, complete all needed paperwork and submit to the Supports Coordinator prior to the annual ISP Review Meeting
  • Participate in SIS Assessments, HCQU CDC, IM4Q Reviews and similar assignments
  • Ensure the Resident’s home is a safe, functional living space to meet their needs per the ISP and in accordance with applicable regulations
  • Ensure Resident participation in day programming, employment, and a meaningful day
  • Responsible for compliance and tracking for all medical appointments and corresponding follow up
  • Complete HRST at least annually and update as needed in conjunction with Nursing
  • Participate in On-call responsibilities as assigned
  • Mentor and provide ongoing feedback and indicate areas of improvement regarding job performance.
  • Complete accurate and timely employee performance evaluations prior to the due date.
  • Develop annual outcomes based on consumer preferences and aspirations and ensure these are updated in the EMR (Setworks) or similar databases
  • Create and update house books for all assigned Residents and ensure all needed information is uploaded into (EMR) Setworks or similar databases
  • Work in conjunction with Referral Team on coordination with pending placements, as well as with the families and other Stakeholders
  • Review all ISPs for assigned Residents to ensure accuracy and provide documented discrepancies to the Supports Coordinator
  • Monitor and ensure training compliance for employees
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
  • Review on call notes and incidents submitted for caseload
  • Monitor consumer balances to ensure benefits/waiver is maintained. Submit spend down requests as needed. Ensure consumer inventory is updated to reflect large purchases or disposals are completed
  • Prepare and maintain all required licensing files throughout the year for each resident in preparation for annual licensing and follow up with Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator for needed items
  • Coordinate completion of Quarterly Licensing Inspection summaries
  • Train Program Coordinators, Assistant Program Coordinators, and Residential Specialists on Licensing Documents on an ongoing basis
  • Work in ratio as needed, maintain all trainings to remain in compliance
  • Draft and update Behavior Support Plans/Restrictive Procedure Plans as needed (if not completed by PDCS)
  • Work in conjunction with Program Coordinators and Assistant Program Coordinators if a crisis arises in the home related to the individuals
  • Provide information from ISP/BSP/RPP/SNAP audits to appropriate parties as needed; updated SNAP as needed
  • Enter incidents into HALO or similar database system and ensure completion in accordance with established timeframes
  • Promote residents, staff, and company in a positive manner to neighbors, doctors, families, and the public at large
  • Certifications/proficiency in trainings as required by caseload
  • Responsible for the completion of first or second reviews of investigations as part of the Investigation Review panel
  • Submit maintenance requests for any issues identified during site visits/audits
  • Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance

  
  

  Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc . is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family.

  Who is Apis Services Inc : Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for over 30+ for profit and non-profit organizations across the USA so they can focus on their all-important missions. Apis Services Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500+ employees nationwide and growing.

  The employment opportunities we have to offer dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of others by providing good people to support the missions they serve. It’s time to make a difference! What’s your purpose in life?

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