Program Specialist (IDD)

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program Specialist

Salary : $55,999

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

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)? As an IDD Program Specialist with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients and enhancing their quality of life-all within a collaborative and professional environment. This position allows you to bring your skills, creativity, and compassion to the forefront as you help shape personalized care plans and strengthen service delivery across the division.

As a valued employee of the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Competitive Salary, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

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

Since 1971, the 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 your day will look like

In this key role within the IDD Services Division, you will oversee and manage essential training and develop a comprehensive Utilization Management plan tailored to the IDD population. You will design and implement division-wide training curricula and lead workshops for new and existing staff on areas such as DD Waiver and Person-Centered Planning.

Your work will include guiding treatment teams to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, enhancing program-specific training, coordinating with external agencies on in-service opportunities, and actively participating in meetings to identify training and compliance needs. You will also maintain a strong quality management plan, monitor treatment delivery, and conduct audits to ensure full adherence to licensure and Medicaid requirements.

Join us in helping ensure every client receives exceptional care and support!

What you need to be successful

To thrive as an IDD Program Specialist, you'll need a solid background in Human Services along with strong training, quality assurance, and case management skills.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field with t hree (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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