Program Specialist
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
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Job Summary
When you love what you do its not a jobits a calling. At JEVS we help the people we serve lead self-determined connected and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves their families and their communities. Our team is more than 1500 strong serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs educational opportunities and vital services.
The Program Specialist is the key position in the coordination of care for the individuals within the CLHS services. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the JEVS Core principles are integrated in the supports/services chosen by the individuals.
Responsibilities:
- Coordination in securing supports and services for the individual including: medical therapists financial resources behavioral daytime engagement activities employment communication skill acquisition socialization recreation etc.
- Coordinate specialized training of staff specific to the individuals ISP program plans.
- Participate in behavioral therapy process and assure completion of ninety day medication review as appropriate. Assure implementation of behavior plans and track data collection.
- Participate in problem solving of issues and maintain open communication with the Program Director regarding all programming issues.
- Assess the individuals current level of functioning in relationship to an individuals outcomes and the individuals social and environmental supports and adapt program plan as needed.
- Maintain regular contact with the people involved in supporting the individual. This may include the supports coordinator friends family neighbors medical personnel day programs and consultants.
- Acts as team lead in conjunction with assigned supports coordinators for each individual on caseload.
Skills & Other Requirements: |
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college and 2 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or an associates degree from an accredited college and 4 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is required.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft software. Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including some evenings and weekends.
Whats in it for you:
The base pay for this position ranges from is $43000 to $45000. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details. At JEVS we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included valued appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement retention and promotion of our talented staff. Diversity inclusion and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders build our teams and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees our community partners and the individuals we serve. For more information about what its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page at Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process. |
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About Company
Make a Difference Every Day – Join the JEVS Direct Care Team! JEVS is one of the largest and most respected non-profits in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives. We’re lookin
