What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at L'Arche Erie?
Are you ready to build meaningful, lasting friendships that challenge your perspective and allow you to see the world differently?
As a Program Specialist at L’Arche Erie, you will support adults with disabilities in daily tasks, fostering a home of trust, care, and mutual growth.
Responsibilities:
- Know and understand relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations and contract requirements related to providing services to core members
- Develop and maintain systems for ensuring L' Arche Erie complies with legal and contract requirements related to serving core members
- Assure that homes/programs are always prepared for licensing reviews
- Work with Supports Coordinators, consultants, and other professionals to address the needs of core members
- Attend meetings and appointments related to core members' programs
- Follow 6400 regulations to direct the implementation, coordination and revision of therapeutic programs and treatment services
- Coordinate core member intakes and discharges in cooperation with the Executive Director
- Responsible for supporting the Home Leaders and house teams assigned
- Participate in the Quality Management Committee
- Maintain HCSIS role and reporting as assigned
- Share in the rotation of on-call duties as scheduled, following appropriate guidelines
Requirements:
- Must have one of the following groups of qualifications:
o A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
o A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
o An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Products
- Dependable, organized, and strong communication skills
L’Arche Erie, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
