What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at Merakey?
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team in Warminster, PA.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (40 hours)
Earn up 27.99 with the selection of Enhanced Pay.
The Program Specialist plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific client care within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Program Manager this position is responsible for coordinating program activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload.
Job Functions Of The Program Specialist Role
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Associates Degree or 60 credits and 4 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience
- or Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience working directly with people with disabilities.
- IDD experience preferred but any related field is acceptable.
- Valid Driver's license is required.
We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team in Warminster, PA.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (40 hours)
Earn up 27.99 with the selection of Enhanced Pay.
The Program Specialist plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific client care within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Program Manager this position is responsible for coordinating program activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload.
Job Functions Of The Program Specialist Role
- Team leader and advocate for the individual.
- Coordination, completion, and review of the assessments.
- Providing the assessment as required for the development of the ISP/IPP, the updates or revision.
- Participating in the development of the ISP, including annual updates and revision of the ISP.
- Attending ISP/IDT meetings.
- Reviewing the ISP, annual updates and revision for content accuracy and reporting any content discrepancy to the Support Coordinator (SC) as applicable and plan team members.
- Implementing the ISP as written.
- Supervising, monitoring and evaluating services provided and the delivery of each Individual Program Plan (IPP) and/or Individual Support Plan (ISP).
- Reviewing, signing and dating the monthly documentation of an individual’s participation and progress toward outcomes as applicable.
- Recommending a revision to a service or outcome in the ISP as needed.
- Developing and implementing provider services.
- Integration of the various aspects of the facility’s programs into the individual’s IPP/ISP.
- Coordinating and development of the services for review and implementation of the IPPs/ISPs.
- Coordination of training and development for individuals.
- Ensures the implementation of the IPPs/ISPs and program activities as written.
- Ensures that each individual’s active treatment program is integrated, coordinated, and monitored on an ongoing basis.
- Maintains current files and records for each individual assigned to your caseload
- Documents periodic IDT/ISP reviews, as necessary, recording each individual’s progress at least quarterly.
- Review goal plans to determine that they include measurable goals (methods or approach) and verify through reviews of individual’s records, that plans are being followed and modified, as necessary.
- Maintains confidentiality of all Program Records.
- Actively participates in staff development and in-service programs.
- Provides in-service training for appropriate staff.
- Receives and orients new admissions, ensuring that all necessary documents are available and proper Merakey/ Allegheny Valley School procedures for admission have been followed.
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!