Lifesteps Inc
Location
Butler Township, Pennsylvania
The Program Specialist coordinates resources and supportive services to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently. They are responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of clients by implementing and monitoring individualized care plans.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or 60 credit hours with 4 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license are required.
Lifesteps is seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist. This full-time position based in Butler, PA works a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. (No evenings, weekends or holidays)
Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.
The Program Specialist creates an environment empowering individuals through the development of skills, coordination of resources, and supportive services to help individuals live as independently as possible. The Program Specialist ensures special needs adult individuals have regularly scheduled medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services in accordance with regulations and doctor recommendations.
The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of persons with intellectual disabilities by assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate plans for their care and development. (i.e. Individual Plans (IP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans.)
This position is a combination of both hands-on work with individuals and administrative duties. It is not a supervisory position but is a highly respected team member.
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