EHCA MOVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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Location

West Millcreek, Erie, PA, 16506, United States

Base Pay

$23.50 / Hour

Other Compensation

Final compensation based on experience.

Job Category

SUPERVISOR, ID, PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Industry

PROGRAM SPECIALIST, ID, SUPERVISOR

Employee Type

Full-Time Exempt

Manage Others

Yes

Contact information

Name

Lisa Graff

Phone

814 315 1839

Email

lisa.graff@ehca.org

Description At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. Join our dedicated team which supports each person to have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to his or her daily lifestyle, obtain the best education or training available, and enjoy a home-like atmosphere with quality caregivers. MOVE (Making Opportunities for Volunteerism and Exploration) is EHCA's licensed adult day program with a community focus. MOVE is designed to give adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities for success by providing them with choices and experiences involving community participation and creative expression. MOVE enhances people's independence and community inclusion by focusing on each person's abilities and interests. 37.5 HOURS

PER WEEK, 1ST SHIFT

The Program Specialist at

MOVE:

Plans, organizes and directs the provision of the interdisciplinary services to individuals for the MOVE program.

Plans or participates in planning, developing & evaluating the therapeutic care & treatment programs.

Acts as team facilitator in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to assist with the development of the Individual Support Plans (ISP) for each assigned resident.

Assures that MOVE location is always prepared for State Inspection.

Completes progress notes and annual reports on the progress of the Individual Support Plan for each individual.

Carries a caseload of up to 30 individuals.

Approves DCI and billing reports.

Oversees MOVE petty cash, purchase orders, and individual records.

Maintains ongoing employee training in all components of the Goal Planning / Programming and agency training. This includes formal and on-site training sessions.

Functions as a liaison between parents, county personnel, and educational and other EHCA programs.

Interprets and implements departmental programs, policies and procedures, governing the assigned areas of responsibility.

Acts as program representative in community contacts, coordinates operating programs with community needs and available resources.

Completes all other job-related responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Benefits for the

MOVE Program Specialist:

All positions are eligible for matching 401K

Medical insurance for the employee is $15 per pay period

Vision, dental, and life insurance are offered at no cost

Paid Time Off - Excellent PTO and sick time benefits are available after 3 months of employment

Paid Holidays - Holiday time after 30 days of employment

Paid Training

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program Requirements Please review the requirements carefully before applying for this position. If your background does not align with the qualifications, we encourage you to review other opportunities with us. You can view all of our job postings on our website, ehca.org. Candidates should have one of the following groups of qualifications: Master's Degree or above from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism, OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism; OR An Associate's Degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

Also:

Supervisory experience is required.

Experience in management, policy development and with state regulatory bodies.

ACRE certification is required after a specified timeframe as approved by the Director

Above-average verbal and written communication skills including a demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate with others.

Working knowledge of computer software applications to include Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet and other agency-related applications. Summary This position has no remote option. EOE #IND Additional Information

Shift

1st