Program Specialist - Day Program - Barber National Institute

This an exciting position that coordinates day services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including leading the development of the Individual Support Plan (ISP), ensuring that supports are provided as per the ISP, and completing required documentation.

This position works with staff to develop and implement activities that support the individual in achieving their desired outcomes.  This role requires creativity, self-initiation, record management proficiency, solid problem solving skills, and the ability to work well with all members of the Plan Team.  Help make a person's Dreams Come True.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and ensures the health and safety of consumers to the maximum extent possible.
• Ensures that the individual’s needs and desires are met per their ISP and that activities provided are safe and appropriate.
• Prepares and coordinates the appropriate aspects of licensing inspections and contractual reviews and ensures that services always meet required standards.
• Serves as the internal liaison and contact person for the individual’s family/caregiver, supports coordinator, and other team members.
• Updates and validates information contained in each individuals’ electronic health record within CareLogic.
• Prepares meeting agendas, coordinates meetings, and maintains meeting minutes as required or when needed to discuss concerns.
• Collects and maintains consumer data for intake, annual skill and health assessment, and quarterly progress reviews.
• Works with family/caregiver to secure required health documents within the required time frames and verifies that all necessary elements are included.
• Supports the Operations/Program Supervisor by providing technical assistance, training, and education to facility staff on licensing and contractual standards.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 1 year experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or;
• Bachelor's and 2 years experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or;
• Associate's degree and 4 years experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities
• The position requires self-initiation; record management proficiency; solid problem solving skills and the ability to work well with all members of the Plan Team.
• Valid driver's license
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI clearance is required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements

Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Free Delta Dental Coverage
• Free Davis Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Financial Well-being
• 401K and 403B Retirement Savings options
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential, and behavioral health programs.