Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Program Specialist will have the responsibility for the leadership and supervision of all assigned DSP’s delivering services while employed with Soul Care Life Services, Inc. The Program Specialist will understand, support, and promote the mission of SCLS, which is to offer compassionate and loving support to individuals and families physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Our goal is to empower independent living in the community with comfortable surroundings, caring, heathy services and encouragement.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
MANAGEMENT :
- Provide shift coverage as needed
- Managing the day-to-day operations of homes assigned
- Coordinating and monitoring all supports provided to the Individuals under your supervision
- Ensuring Individuals have valuable roles in the community
- Managing time and attendance for Individuals and Staff of each resident assigned
- Managing program expenses thru reporting expenses to administration
- Understand and adhere to Individual Support Plans (ISP) for all Individual’s served
- Supporting all Individuals in achieving goals in ISP
- Understand routines and preferences of Individuals served
- Co-ordinate and manage all services and support for Individuals served
- Ability to problem solve
- Respond to all emergency situations as emergencies emerge
SUPERVISION :
Provide shift coverage as needed, supervision and mentoring of staff assignedDaily supervision and oversight of all Individuals assignedDevelopment of employee knowledge of corporation’s policies, procedures, and professional standards as well as federal, state, and county regulationsTrain newly hired staff, conduct and track annual training of staff assigned to ensure annual requirements are accomplishedComplete annual evaluations on all staff assignedPromote person-centered planning, social connections, and all principles of Everyday LivesMANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY FOR INDIVIDUALS SERVED :
Adhere to ISP of each Individual and promote to all staffAssist Individual to reach obtainable goalsAssist with integrating Individual in communityPromote treating Individuals with respect and dignityEnsure emotional and social needs of Individuals are metEnsure all medical needs are offered while respecting the rights of IndividualProvide healthy relationship skills to Individuals assignedDevelop and maintain family connectionsPromote family involvement for goal setting focused on strengths of IndividualEnsure direct care is provided for safety, security and well-being of Individuals servedAttend all medical appointments for Individuals assignedMaintain proper documentation of Individuals recordsTimely submits required documentation in according to organization policiesADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES :
Provide shift coverage as neededCommitment to the mission and vision of the organizationUnderstand and adhere to the corporation’s policies and proceduresUnderstand and adhere to federal, state, and county regulationsMaintain mandatory 40 hours annual training on compliance and integrityComplete ALL other duties as assignedHOURS :
37.5 hours per weekSchedule can include varying days and hours including periodic observation of all shifts; on-call as neededQUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years’ work experience working directly with individuals in human services(or individuals who experience intellectual disability and autism)
Experience with 6400 regulationsValid Pennsylvania driver's license; use of personal vehicle may be required