Program Specialist
Company: Resources For Human Development, Inc.
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description/Job SummaryThe Program Specialist position is
responsible for supporting the health, safety, and growth of the
individuals in the program, including ISPs, medical requirements,
programmatic concerns, individual finances and incident reporting
as well as adhering to funder regulations. The Program Specialist
oversees the quality of programmatic, health and facilitative
services by ensuring that the needs of individuals served are met
and necessary services and supports are provided. A commitment to
the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
This is a flexible hybrid remote job, with some responsibilties
requiring work in the field, while many job functions can be
performed remotely.Responsibilities/DutiesAdministrative
- Ensures that HIPPA regulations are complied with and that all
paperwork and required documentation is completed in a timely,
thorough, accurate manner as per regulations
- Ensures incident reports are complete, accurate and timely with
corrective action taken when necessary Input all reportable
incidents and follow-up into EIM
- Participates in audits and ensures all license requirements of
the program participant are met, service definitions for unlicensed
home and community rehab and respite services meet funder and
community standards.
- Maintains client files that include annual assessments and
Individual Support Plans, as well as any supporting documents as
per applicable regulations.
- Develops and maintains a catalog of community
resources/activities and coordinates all communication for the
consumers with individuals, family members, day programs, Behavior
Consultants, SC's and other outside entities, such as the Social
Security Administration, Medical Insurance Companies, etc.
- Checks program participant benefit eligibility and notifies the
Director of any issues that could affect funding and billing.
- Coordinates and distributes all consumer financial matters such
as SSI, food stamps, rep-payee-ship, burial accounts, taxes, SSA
Monthly Wage Reports, Room and Board contracts, renewal of annual
stipends etc. with Fiscal admin.Staff Support
- Trains direct care staff in the individual support plans as
well as mentor them in day-to-day implementation and
documentation.Client Support
- Creates an environment that empowers individuals through the
development of skills and coordination of resources and supportive
services.
- Ensures that all consumers' medical, dental, psychiatric, and
psychological services are scheduled in accordance with regulations
and doctor recommendations.
- Create ISP's and advocate for consumers with input from program
management and consumer's team to identify service needs and goals,
to ensure that such goals are accurately documented in the ISP; and
to monitor ISP progress.
- Write instructional plans for the implementation of goals,
objectives, and outcomes to implement consumer long and short-term
goals and train all staff in the implementation of ISPs
annually
- All other duties as assigned
- May act as the direct supervisor of Site Supervisors of the
homes for which the Program Specialist maintains overall
programmatic and operational responsibility.
- May assist with opening new homes and transitioning consumers
into, within and out of the program.Required Experience
- Master's degree or above from an accredited college or
university (Special Education desired) and 1 year of work
experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual
disability or autism.OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with
an intellectual disability or autism.OR
- Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college
or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with
individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.Required
Education
- Master's degree or above from an accredited college or
university (Special Education desired) and 1 year of work
experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual
disability or autism.OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with
an intellectual disability or autism.OR
- Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college
or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with
individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.Required
Qualifications
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point to complete
reporting requirements and submit necessary data within a timely
fashion
- Willingness to maintain a minimum of 24 hrs of in-service
trainings per calendar yearProgram SummaryRHD Boston provides
residential, day and individual programs to support men and women
with developmental disabilities in the Greater Boston area. We are
committed to providing supports for individuals that enhance their
independence and personal choice. Resources for Human Development
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability
status.
Keywords: Resources For Human Development, Inc., Medford , Program Specialist, Other , Medford, Massachusetts
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