IDD PROGRAM SPECIALIST Allegheny County PA

Looking for a rewarding career???

Supportive Concepts for Families (SCFF) is the answer

• We are one of the largest social service agencies in PA with positions available throughout the State with over 100 homes and over 900 employees in our IDD Residential Program.
• Our goal is to provide programs and support for more individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges, but we need more caring and compassionate teammates.
• Our team members are focused on providing the best possible life for those we serve each and every day.

SCFF is currently seeking:

• Program Specialist for our Residential IDD Program here in the Pittsburgh area.
• Annual Salary of $50,000 to $55,000 depending on education and experience levels
• Also includes a $1000 sign on bonus and UNLIMITED Referral Bonuses of $1000

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years of experience in the IDD field, or an Associate's Degree with four (4) years of IDD experience is required.
• Knowledge of 6400/6500 regulations is a plus, but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES - The Program Specialist will:

• THIS is NOT a full time desk job. This position requires to be out in the field at our locations conducting spot checks/quality reviews and providing immediate feedback.
• This position also includes direct care and supervising Direct Care Staff – PCs/APCs/RSs
• Skills needed: Strong Leadership, strong work ethic, attention to details, ability to create a team environment and encourage accountability and responsiveness
• Oversight of 10 CLAs, 20-25 clients and their needs
• Provide full support to PCs - train, develop, coach/supervise PCs – set expectations, create a teaming environment and provide the support to drive success
• Visit clients at home regularly:
  • perform spot checks on Clients’ needs (appts, medications, Physical Sites, Daily Logs)
  • uncover areas of opportunities and brainstorm with the team on how to address issues, gaps.
  • ensure best practices are uncovered and implemented to drive improvements
  • compare hours worked vs hours budgeted to ensure we are in alignment with Company goals/KPIs – address any discrepancies
• Support team with Call Offs/Schedule Gaps
• Review/Approve Program Coordinators Timecards
• Conduct Weekly Calls with PCs – uncover best practices, uncover their pain points, work together to address them
• Function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by this organization.
• Promote the well-being of the human aspect of this organization and report any concerns to the Regional Director.
• Function with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, consumer's stakeholders of this organization.
• Be an advocate for all of the policies and protocols of the organization.
• Observes all 6400 (Residential) regulations.

We Offer Excellent Perks and Benefits:

• Sign on bonus ($1000)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Training & Career Advancement
• A Great Team Environment
• $1000 Referral Bonuses
• Competitive Wages
• DailyPay – a benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
• HSA & FSA
• Life Assistance Programs
• Wellness Programs & more

WHO WE ARE

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments.

Apis Services, INC and affiliate’s provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.