ATF Program Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Must be fluent on all assigned individuals' Intermediate Care Plans (PPs).
• Responsible for securing, developing, & coordinating the necessary services provided to an individual as specified by their IPP, as well as implementing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating those services as required under Regulation §2380.188 (relating to Provider Services).
• Develops a program schedule for the assigned individuals to best meet their needs; maximize skill development and ensure that community & recreational outings are regularly scheduled.
• Ensures all necessary content is included in the IPP (protocol for social, emotional, environmental plan, fire safety training, etc.).
• Evaluates assigned individuals in the affective, communication, cognitive, social, and vocational development areas to determine their strengths, as well as their program needs.
• Coordinates programming plans to include cross-over goals to and from the residential setting in the skill areas of mealtime, social, communication, and toileting.
• Monitors individuals' progress monthly through direct observation, written review as well as signed and dated monthly documentation regarding each individual's participation and progress toward identified outcomes.
• Completes and ensures all necessary documentation associated with the IPP, including Quarterly Reviews, annual IPP reviews, and the accuracy of reports (i.e., accurate content, dates, and signatures), as required under Regulation §2380.181(f).
• Provides assessments to the individuals' QIDP at least thirty (30) days prior to IPP meetings, as per licensing requirements.
• Responsible for reporting content discrepancies or changes related to an individual's needs, as well as recommending a revision to a service or outcome in their IPP to the QIDP and applicable IDT members as required under §2380.186(c) (4).
• Accountable for informing IDT members of the option to decline the IPP review documentation as required under §2380.186(e).
• Responsible for reviewing the IPP, as well as any updates or changes to the IPP, with the individual as required under §2380.186.
• Responsible for documenting the review of the plan and for providing said documentation to the QIDP and applicable IDT members as required under §2380.186.
• Adheres to the Interdisciplinary Team process in all situations that will impact the Individual Program Plan.
• Follows up on all expressed concerns and document the issues, actions, and progress in a timely manner.
• Participate in at least 24 hours of annual in-service training as required by governing regulations.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the Individuals and work to ensure and promote the health, safety, and mental/emotional welfare of all individuals.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new staff members.
• Conducts classroom meetings and provides ongoing training to applicable staff members relevant to each individual in the following areas: IPP content and reviews, specific therapeutic needs, health and safety needs, diet orders, and specific day programming needs.
• Understands and adheres to the obligations of Verland as dictated in the current Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Participates in their individual's morning routine, helping with dressing, personal care, and breakfast when needed. Monitors breakfast and documents Mealtime Observations.
• Maintains a professional attitude at all times when representing the individual and the facility and fosters excellent working relationships with all staff members and peers.
• Accesses the minimum amount of information necessary to perform job duties and adheres to current HIPAA and Verland's Privacy and computer policies.
• Participates in the weekend On-Call rotation once a month; and may act as a Certified Investigator on an on-call basis when necessary and certified to do so.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Participation in the weekend on-call rotation once a month
• Act as a Certified Investigator on an on-call basis when necessary; willing to obtain certification if not already certified as an investigator in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) as well as other various types of software programs used in Electronic Health Records (EHR) administration.
• The ability to obtain and maintain state and federally required clearances and certifications.
• Possession of a current and valid state-issued Driver's License and the ability to maintain a clean driving record.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience in the ID/DD field; preferably with individuals who had severe and/or profound disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to constantly sit, stand, walk, as well as the ability to see, hear, speak, write, push, pull, climb, twist, and possess manual dexterity.
• Able to easily move around campus as needed for meetings, events, training, and company-wide needs as they arise.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry fifty (50) pounds independently, bending and stretching as needed without restrictions to achieve the proper positioning/placement of individuals.
• The ability to drive a van-sized vehicle, as needed, to transport individuals to medical appointments, field trips, and outside events as needed.

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Salary Description

52.998.40

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