Program Specialist in IDD
Company: The Verland Foundation Inc.
Location: Sharon
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description: Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide
Compassionate Care as a Program Specialist in the Mercer County
Area for our Residential locations. Our Mission is that "We believe
that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable
environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our
mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing
support for people in our community with complex physical and
intellectual challenges. "Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the
way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing
all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute
to our society to the full extent of their abilities." The Program
Specialist, working with individuals who have intellectual and
developmental disabilities, is the primary advocate for each
individual assigned and will ensure that all medical concerns are
addressed. The PS develops, supervises and coordinates each
Individual Support Plan (ISP) for the individuals assigned,
completes assessments, identifies strengths, needs, likes,
interests and preferences, as well as the dislikes, for each
individual. The Program Specialist This is a salaried, exempt
position. Program Specialist Duties Include :
- Secures all necessary services to ensure all individuals' needs
are being met as specified in the individuals' ISP.
- Completes / ensures all necessary documentation associated with
the Individual Support Plans, Quarterly Reviews, ISP revisions and
ISP process (I. E. invitations to meetings, development and
implementation of the ISP, completing reviews, updating and
revisions, accuracy of reports [to include dates and signatures]
and reporting content discrepancy of the ISP to SC, as applicable,
and team members) meet all State licensing requirements including
33b 1-19 regarding plan lead.
- Supervises, monitors, evaluates and/or makes recommendations to
the SC to revise a service or outcome in the ISP that is provided
to the individual.
- Reports a change related to the individual's needs to the SC,
as applicable, and plan team members
- Ensures all content are included in the ISP, (protocol for
social, emotional, environmental plan, protocol for restrictive
procedures plans, etc.)
- Provides assessment to the SC or plan lead at least 30 days
prior to the ISP meeting.
- Reviews the ISP with the individual and coordinate the services
provided to meet State licensing requirements
- Provides the documentation of the ISP review to the SC, as
applicable, and plan team members to meet State licensing
requirements
- Informs plan team members of the option to decline the ISP
review document to meet State licensing requirements
- Monitors house funds and money relating to an individual's
needs
- Monitors Individual's progress monthly through direct
observation, reviewing, signing and dating monthly documentation of
an individual's participation and progress toward outcomes.
- Coordinates the training of DSP's in the content of health and
safety needs relevant to each individual
- Developing and implementing provider services to meet State
licensing requirements (relating to provider services)
- Must be fluent on all assigned Individual's ISP's.
- Provides ongoing training to assigned staff relevant to each
individual on the following areas: ISP and reviews, specific
therapeutic needs, health and safety needs, medication needs, diet
orders, and specific house needs etc.
- Exhibits a professional attitude at all times when representing
the individual and the facility and maintain an excellent working
relationship with all staff and peers.
- Schedules and attends (as needed) medical appointments, monitor
medical follow-up appointment and ensure implementation of medical
care.
- Maintains medication administration certification and maintain
practicum observer certification by completing observations and
monitoring staff/documentation relating to the medication process.
Performs MAR reviews and medication checks.
- Provides face to face ISP training to Program Coordinators and
DSP's.
- Acts as Certified Investigator on an on-call basis when
necessary.
- Perform other related duties upon requestRequirements:
- Must possess a knowledge of current practices and regulations
pertaining to individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
- Must have effective verbal and written skills necessary to both
communicate with individuals and staff and to prepare necessary
written documentation.
- Must be able to effectively monitor individual programming,
providing hands-on implementation and staff training.
- Must possess the ability and empathy needed to establish and
maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees,
supervisory staff, Base Service Units, families of the individuals,
and our co-representative.
- Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.Minimum
Experience and Training:Program Specialist must have specialized
training or one year's experience in treating or working with
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and
must possess one of the following:
- Master's Degree from an accredited college and one year's
experience working directly with persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities;
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and two years'
experience working directly with persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
- Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited
college and four years' experience working directly with persons
with intellectual and developmental disabilities or an equivalent
combination of education and experience;
- Must complete all required clearances and maintain a valid
Driver's License. Benefits: Minimum of 24 hours worked and
employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403B - Traditional and Roth with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive PTO Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Up to an extra $2,080 a year in lieu of Health Insurance
coverageUp to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate
new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal
hygiene skills, along with each individual's support plan/ personal
development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of
the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required
at the start of employment.Verland Family Values:Commitment to
CommunityCompassionate CareDedication to EmployeesTrust through
TransparencyWelcoming Diversity To learn more about our Mission,
Vision and Family Values check out our website at .
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Keywords: The Verland Foundation Inc., Akron , Program Specialist in IDD, Other , Sharon, Ohio
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