What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist/Caseworker position at Westmoreland County Blind Association?
**Summary**
The Program Specialist/Caseworker is responsible for the operation and administration of the programs, services, and production activities relating to the employment of multi-handicapped and mentally challenged consumers of the WCBA. The Program Specialist/Caseworker provides necessary support for individuals with disabilities and visual impairment to accomplish necessary tasks related to health and independent living that would otherwise be impossible or impractical due to the extent of the individual's disability.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
The Program Specialist/Caseworker is responsible for the operation and administration of the programs, services, and production activities relating to the employment of multi-handicapped and mentally challenged consumers of the WCBA. The Program Specialist/Caseworker provides necessary support for individuals with disabilities and visual impairment to accomplish necessary tasks related to health and independent living that would otherwise be impossible or impractical due to the extent of the individual's disability.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assist the Program Manager & Program Caseworker as needed
- Assuring that the agency complies with all waiver standards
- Assure ongoing compliance with HCSIS, PROMISE and SSD maintenance is correct
- Supervising, monitoring and evaluating services provided to the individual
- Maintain a safe and harassment free work environment
- Maintain compliance with ISO standards and procedures
- Maintain and monitor regulations set forth in the Home Health Care Services including Personal Assistant and Respite Services
- Maintain continuing education and training requirements - minimum of 24 hours per year
- Transportation (Medical: eye doctors, medical doctors, hospitals; Other: Banks, grocery store, social agencies)
- Chore Services (Assist clients with shopping, reading mail, scheduling appointments, completing forms)
- Recordkeeping (Daily, weekly, and monthly recording of services provided to clients and the time spent with clients)
- All other duties as assigned
- Minimum of an Associates' degree or 60 credit hours in social work, social sciences or related field with at least 4 years' experience working with physically/intellectually challenged individuals
- Bachelors' degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field with at least 2 years' experience working with physically/intellectually challenged individuals
- Established safe driving record and valid driver's license is necessary