Agency:  Alliance for Nonprofit Resources  

Job Title:  ID Program Specialist (L1)

Location:   Cameron/Elk  

Job Type:  Full-Time

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR) is proud to have been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Western PA for 9 consecutive years!  Join our team and be a part of an organization making a difference in your community. 

We are seeking a dedicated, professional, and self-motivated ID Program Specialist (level 1) looking to make a difference. 

This position involves administrative-level professional work focused on the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) offered through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Responsibilities include offering technical assistance to contracted providers and agency staff, as well as contributing to program planning, development, and implementation. Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the ID Program Specialist II (IDD Director) and in accordance with the Administrative Entity (AE) Operating Agreement with ODP.

• Full-Time – 35 hours/week
• Hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Hybrid position – 2 days/week in office - great for work/life balance!
• Option to choose five 7 hour days or four 8.75 hour days to reach 35 hours/week
• Occasional travel – up to 25% or less.  Mileage reimbursement is available at the state set rate
• Salary range is $39,903 - $45,000  

 Responsibilities:

• Maintain Quality Management (QM) certification.
• Assist the IDD Director with developing, reviewing, and updating the QM Plan.
• Review and approve incident reports in the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system.
• Use data from EIM, HCSIS, and other monitoring activities to identify trends, strengths, and areas of concern/improvement and make recommendations to the IDD Director.
• Maintain Certified Investigator (CI) status and conduct investigations on behalf of the AE.  Oversee and coordinate contracted investigations when required.  Review and develop reports of AE CI activities and lead quarterly C/E peer review meetings with providers. 
• Coordinate and lead quarterly Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings, which involve reviews of Restrictive Behavior Plans, recurring incidents, reporting QM goals, and data reporting.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for employment (employment lead).
• Conduct sampling duties and track Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) activities.
• Coordinate with the IM4Q contracted entity and the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs).
• Develop and distribute a quarterly newsletter.

• Assist with annual processes such as Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I), Provider Qualification (PQ), and provider orientation.
• Develop and update policies and procedures in alignment with ODP requirements.  Provide training to the Supports Coordinator Organization on the new and revised policies and procedures.
• Monitor and oversee the process of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) development in HCSIS, including timelines, reporting requirements, approvals, budgets, and service utilization.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission of the agency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
• A minimum of two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities to serve as the county program’s Administrative Entity/IDD Program Director
• Maintains a high standard of confidentiality with all protected health information and remain in compliance with HIPPA regulations and all applicable federal and state laws
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass a physical, TB shot, and a drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

ANR is an EOE/ADA employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  

Full-Time Employee Benefits:  

At ANR, we’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: 

Health Insurance & Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (per pay period):

• Employee Only:  $23.42
• Employee Children:  58.88
• Employee Spouse:  $78.32
• Full Family:  $81.65

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• FREE Short-Term Disability (STD)
• FREE Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Insurance Options:

• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Buy-Up Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 6%

• Pre-tax and Roth options available

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays:

• Earn up to 20 PTO days (to start) in your first year
• 7 paid holidays

Education & Student Loan Support:

• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to a maximum of $2,000 per semester for a related degree
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through our nonprofit status

Essential Functions*

1. Quality Management (QM):

• Maintain Quality Management (QM) certification status. 
• Assist the IDD Director with development, annual review, and updates of the QM plan. 
• Track QM data and prepare quarterly monitoring reports for stakeholders.  

1. Incident Management (IM)/Risk Management (RM):

• Review and approve incident reports within the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system.
• Analyze incident data and prepare required quarterly AE reports in compliance with ODP standards.
• Provide technical assistance to providers regarding actions or lack of actions within the Incident Management process and entering incidents within the EIM system.  
• Reports trends to RM stakeholders, including but not limited to the IDD Director, ODP staff, agency administrator, and providers.
• Utilize data from EIM, Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS), and other monitoring activities to identify trends, strengths, risks, and areas for improvement and provide recommendations to the IDD Director. 
• Maintain Certified Investigator (CI) status and conduct investigations on behalf of the AE as required.  Coordinate and oversee contracted investigations when required.
• Prepare reports of AE CI activities and facilitate quarterly peer review meetings with providers.
• Oversee implementation of the Healthrisk Screening Tool (HRST).
• Conduct annual Provider Risk Screening process and report findings quarterly. 
• Coordinate and lead the quarterly Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings, including reviews of Restrictive Behavior Plans, recurring incidents, reporting QM goals, and data reporting. 

1. Employment: 

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Employment (Employment Lead).
• Attend ODP Employment Lead meetings. 
• Hold quarterly employment meetings with providers.

1. IM4Q:

• Conduct sampling duties and track Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) activities. 
• Coordinate with the IM4Q contracted entity and the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs). 
• Participate in quarterly regional meetings.

1. Community Outreach:

• Plan and facilitate annual or bi-annual Family Collaborative meetings. 
• Develop a quarterly newsletter.
• Plan and coordinate activities for Abilities Month.
• Assist with annual processes such as Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I), AE self-assessment, provider reviews, Provider Qualification (PQ), and provider orientation. 
• Develop and update policies and procedures in alignment with ODP requirements.  Provide training to SCOs on the new and revised policies and procedures.

Additional Duties to Include:

• Develop and update policies and procedures in alignment with ODP requirements, announcements and operating agreement in coordination with the fiscal and IS department as well as SCOs as appropriate.  Provide training to the SCOs on the new and revised policies and procedures.
• Monitor and oversee the process of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) development in HCSIS, including timelines, reporting requirements, approvals, budgets, and service utilization. 
• Assist providers with claims resolution and billing issues.
• Participate in ODP academies training initiatives and implement updates as required. 
• Attend meetings, participate in committees and workgroups as assigned. 
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission of the agency. 
• Maintains a high standard of confidentiality with all protected health information and remains in compliance with HIPPA regulations and all applicable federal and state laws. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

*Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Normal office setting with frequent computer work approximately 75% of the time.
• Travel to community sites, client homes and agencies with varying degrees of temperature, humidity and noise approximately 25% of the time.
• Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule and additional hours in order to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer.
• Vision to read printed materials and VDT screen.
• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. maximum and occasionally carrying such articles as a laptop computer, files, ledgers and small tools.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

I have read this position description and fully understand the requirements.  I accept this position and agree to the expectations listed and will perform the duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.

Salary : $39,903 - $45,000