Program Specialist (Human Services)

Job Title : Program Specialist (Human Services)

Salaried position based on 40-hour work week

Join a team of professionals dedicated to serving adults with IDD. At Life's New Beginning our goal is simple : Serve better tomorrow than we served today.

About You : We are looking for an individual to fill out Quality Manager (Program Specialist) role who is motivated to better themselves every day and support the mission of the company. The individual must be hard-working and team oriented. It is a must that all prospective applicants share our core values (Honesty, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, and Accountability). Candidates must be responsible, dependable, flexible, self-motivated, compassionate, and always maintain professionalism. Candidate must also display positive leadership skills including professional courage.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Age 18, high school degree or GED, valid driver's license, meet driver's insurance qualifications, submit to pre-employment screening (i.e. background check, FBI clearance if not resident of PA for at least two years, physical / tb, etc.)
• At least two years' experience in a supervisory role. Master's, Bachelors, Associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university required in addition to corresponding experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Experience - Master's and one year, Bachelors and two years, Associates or 60 credit hours and four years.

General Summary :

(Residential Program)

Assist individuals to live a self-directed life by providing individualized supports. The Quality Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of the Program Manager and will also act as a liaison between the PM and LNB Directors. The Quality Manager believes in and implements LNB's mission, core values, and philosophies which include person centered planning, incorporating "Everyday Lives" philosophies into services, and encouraging age-appropriate activities / hobbies. They will engage in ethical and professional behavior as well as possess attributes such as honesty and integrity. The Quality Manager will also incorporate the PM and DSP job descriptions. The Quality Manager will partner with the PM to meet the goals of the program(s).

Essential functions and tasks of position :

Organizational

Program Operations / Individual(s)

Program Operations / Residential Staff

Incident Management

Psychiatric / Behavior Treatment Team

Program Specialist Responsibilities

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About Us :

Founded in 2015, Life's New Beginning is a non-profit agency in York, PA providing services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. LNB provides person-centered services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an intellectual disability both in residential homes (owned and operated by LNB) and in the community (Companion and CPS Program). LNB adheres to trauma informed care practices.