ID Program Specialist PS-ID004

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000 Annually

• PAID TRAINING

Days / Hours : Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Total : FT 40hrs. / wk. (Hours and times vary based on program needs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Supervises Residential Managers and conducts weekly manager supervisions at their assigned programs.

Bi-weekly visits to programs and attend staff meetings.

Ensures NEO 30-day packets are completed and meets with HR to review on day 28.

Ensure all supervised staff meet annual training requirements.

Attend the Annual ISP meetings and complete corrections to units for services as needed.

Ensures that individual outcomes are appropriate, diligently pursued and periodically reviewed for their continued effectiveness.

Communicates the resources needed to ensure appropriate services for individuals.

Compare information from the annual assessment to the ISP and submit conflicting information for correction to the SC.

Complete annual assessments, Quarterly Progress Notes, annual Dental Plan and update HRST as needed.

Complete and submit Psychiatric Progress forms to Agency Nurse for scheduled psychiatrist appointments.

Complete notes to file, improvement plans, warnings and terminations as necessary.

Responds to calls during off hours.

Perform Residential Manager or DSP duties as needed and fills shifts when necessary.

Maintains current knowledge of licensing guidelines and legislation in the ID field.

Responsible for acquiring all necessary information needed for inputting and closing incidents in the Enterprise Incident Management system (EIM).

Consults with appropriate Department supervisors for non-routine matters involving individual, fiscal and employee concerns.

Proposes and / or participates in developing policy, procedural, or programmatic changes with peers, AVP and Executive Team to enhance the quality of services and employee engagement.

Promotes a positive reputation of Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. programs by acting to resolve any concerns / complaints in a timely manner.

Attends scheduled administrative meetings and attend monthly staff meetings.

Performs other duties / tasks as assigned.

CONNECT FUNCTIONS

Audit and approve Daily Notes every workday.

Create / revise Daily Note (Plans) for individuals in the residence you supervise prior to the effective date. Submit for audit.

Email FCS status change for staff suspensions and terminations which should be made known prior to or immediately after suspension or termination meeting so that access can be stopped.

Revised : 6 / 13 / 2025

Notify AA BH / ID of any Individual movements.

Verify all documents uploaded in Connect by Residential Manager.

Monitor all licensing and ODP requirements.

Write quarterlies within ten business days of the end of the quarter. Provide signed document to manager to scan and attach to Connect.

Enter Newsfeed updates as needed. Any notable change to the individual.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Education requirements as governed by regulations.

o A masters degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

o A 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.

o An associates 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.

Experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual / Behavioral disabilities.

2 years supervisory experience

Residential group home experience

Experience with Individual Service Plans and Shift Scheduling strongly preferred.

Strong verbal and written communications skills and computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Email

Ability to maintain on-call responsibilities, including but not limited to phone calls, crisis management, and emergency situations possibly requiring response to site.

Physical ability to perform all duties associated with this position.

Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR / First Aid.

18 years or older

Valid U.S. Drivers License and able to be insured on company policy.

Computer knowledge.

Use all technology provided to assist with job responsibilities.

Complete NADSP Frontline Supervisor Training.

EOE