Program Specialist - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

This position supports the Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disability in administrative duties.

Responsibilities :

Overseeing and monitoring the internal Quality Management Plan;

Performing monthly monitoring visits and meetings to assure that contracted providers and Program staff are in compliance;

Collecting, studying and analyzing data to track trends to prepare recommendations on changes in policies and procedures as needed;

Monitoring the State Plans regarding services for individuals with intellectual disabilities;

Conducting assessments for individuals qualifying for waiver services;

Ensuring waiver files meet ODP compliance standards, including annual health screenings are completed for each waiver recipient;

Completing annual re-certifications for waiver recipients;

Reviewing psychological and adaptive functioning assessments for individuals :

Act as the point person for intellectual and intellectual disability eligibility determinations for Lehigh County;

Schedule and complete individual and family eligibility meetings in both home and community settings within a regulated timeline; gather and copy required documents to determine eligibility;

Communicate eligibility determinations with individuals and families; and

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience :

Commitment : to Lehigh County's mission and values;

Leadership : demonstrated ability to work with numerous professionals;

Planning : ability to think ahead;

Management : ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; and

Communication : excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal.

Preferred skills and experience :

Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the intellectual disability service arena;

Knowledge of community intellectual disability and other social services; and

Knowledge of report writing

_Equal Opportunity Employer_

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $64,500.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute :

• Allentown, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Allentown, PA : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person