Intellectual Disability - Advanced Program Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee, and update comprehensive assessments for each individual
• Collaborate with teams to create and monitor Individual Support Plans
• Educate staff and monitor implementation of support strategies
• Support teams during behavioral incidents, psychiatric hospitalizations, and skill training
• Conduct effective team meetings and serve as point person for investigations
• Ensure consistency and regulatory compliance of all clinical documents
• Assist with licensing audits and required documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory standards
• Complete financial reconciliations and monitor program expenditures
• Prepare program reports and statistical data
• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with supervisors, peers, and other employees
• Seek and participate in professional development opportunities
• Educational Qualifications (One of the following):
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism
• Master’s degree and one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism
• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Additional Qualifications:
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and apply written information
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web-based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications
• Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.