What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHCA PROGRAM SPECIALIST: MOVE (Making Opportunities for Volunteerism and Exploration) position at Erie Homes for Children and Adults?
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
Salary : $15