Acting Program Specialist

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 10 states.

We are seeking an Acting Program Specialist in Bucks County, PA. This role helps determine the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual.

The annual salary for this position is $50,000.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree required and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability
• Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations.
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• On-Call responsibilities

Working Conditions:

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of 6 group homes
• Manage staff of Program Managers and Direct Support Professionals including evaluations & annual reviews
• Monitor and schedule required staff training's, seminars, and conferences.
• Monitor fiscal, medical, personal and ISP documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee the maintaining and monitoring of individuals' finances.
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
• Build a support network between the individuals and community members, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
• Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group.
• Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work, home, and recreational needs.
• Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress, and concerns.
• Serves as an active member of an individuals Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
• May perform the duties of Direct Support Professional as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs.

Please send your application to: Resumes-Bucks@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V