Developmental Disabilities Professional

3 days ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Center for Developmentally Disabled Full time
Program Specialist - Developmental Disabilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Program Specialist to join our team at the Center for Developmentally Disabled. As a Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Directly supervise and train Residential Specialists to ensure high-quality care and services.
  • Implement and monitor individualized services based on Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) principles.
  • Act as the primary contact person with service coordination entities to ensure PCSPs align with Missouri Quality Outcomes.
  • Ensure timely completion of Annual Plan-related documentation and maintain accurate records.
  • Conduct monthly site visits to review resident progress, medical records, and documentation.
  • Complete monthly directives and submit to Residential Specialists.
  • Assist with peer reviews and ensure staff adherence to agency documentation policies.
  • Lead the completion of HIPS/APTS in accordance with DMH required timelines.
  • Submit required documentation for nursing audits and group home PS competes CIST notes.
  • Coach program staff in behavior management, crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling.
  • Ensure the Lead Direct Support Professional submits relevant sections of monthly reports.
  • Provide monthly in-service trainings and facilitate staff development to ensure quality care and services.
  • Conduct in-home skills training to DSPs as needed.
  • Serve as the contact person for relaying house/programmatic information to the Program Director.
  • Alter personal schedule to observe all program operations.
  • Attend meetings as required at each location.
  • Assist with completing and reviewing staff evaluations with Residential Specialists.
  • Be on-call for occasional or extended absences of Residential Specialists.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in education, rehabilitation, social, or behavioral science field with minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Master's degree in education, rehabilitation, social, or behavioral science field preferred with two years of program management and staff supervisory experience.
  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass medication, adult CPR, and First Aid classes.
  • Your own car and car insurance.
  • Experience in the developmental disabilities field.
  • Ability to lift 10 pounds consistently, 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Supplemental insurance (cancer, hospital indemnity, and accident).
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care.
  • $25k life insurance policy paid by CDD.
  • Voluntary life for employee including spouse and dependent options.
  • Long- and short-term disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Legal Shield options.
  • Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work).
  • 401(k) with 6% agency match.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Shift differential Saturday and Sunday extra $3.00 per hour.
  • Certain positions receive an extra.52 cents per hour driving bonus.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Paid holidays (7).
  • Vacation and Sick pay.
  • Paid ongoing training.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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