Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) - Program Specialist

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program Specialist

Salary : $55,999

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

Are you looking to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)? As a full-time IDD Program Specialist with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will have the unique opportunity to work onsite in a supportive and professional environment. Your role as an IDD Program Specialist will have a direct impact on the well-being of clients, enabling you to utilize your skills and creativity in developing personalized care plans. Enjoy a competitive salary of $55,999 while promoting excellence and empathy within our dynamic team.

This position provides a fulfilling career path where your work-life balance is respected and your voice is valued. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Join us in shaping a safe and healthy environment for our community while growing your career in the heart of Hampton, VA. Your passion for service will thrive here!

Hello, we're Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Day to day as an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program Specialist

As the IDD Services Division's Program Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and supervising essential training needs while developing and executing a comprehensive Utilization Management plan tailored to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). You will lead the creation of division-level training curricula, conducting necessary workshops for new and existing employees on topics such as DD Waiver and Person-Centered Planning. Your responsibilities include overseeing treatment teams to ensure adherence to quality assurance standards, developing program-specific training, and coordinating with external agencies to enhance in-service training. You'll actively participate in meetings aimed at identifying ongoing training needs and compliance issues while maintaining a robust quality management plan to guarantee that every client receives premier care.

Additionally, monitoring treatment regimens and conducting audits to ensure licensure and Medicaid standards are met will be critical to your role. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with IDD!

What you need to be successful

To excel as an IDD Program Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, a strong foundation in Human Services is essential, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and three (3) years of experience in training development, case management, utilization review, or quality assurance within an IDD / DS setting. May have a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with seven (7) years of related work experience.

The knowledge and skills required for the position are :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in training development, case management, utilization review, or quality assurance within an IDD / DS setting.

OR

Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with seven (7) years of related work experience.

Join us!

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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