Program Specialist - Jersey Shore

Community Participation Support

The Program Specialist-Community Participation Support (CPS) under the supervision of the Community Participation Support (CPS) Coordinator is responsible for the direct service delivery of the Community Participation Support Program.  The Program Specialist-CPS is responsible for the direct supervision of Direct Support Professionals-Day Program and Lead Direct Support Professionals-Day Program depending upon service location.

 

General Work Principles
  • Be a primary advocate for individuals served by ensuring health, safety, and welfare at all times.
  • Honor and respect individuals and their personal rights in all aspects of the individual’s lives.Comply with Confidentiality Policy and all applicable HIPAA Regulations.
  • Address, treat, and interact with individuals in a dignified manner at all times.
  • Act as an appropriate role model and present an acceptable appearance and image when representing the agency.
  • Exercise common sense and good judgment in all decision making and contact supervisory staff for direction when necessary and required.
  • Have full knowledge of Integration, Everyday Lives, Hope Enterprises, Inc. Policy and Procedures and current ODP practices and philosophies.
  • Identify needs and weaknesses of service delivery.Participate in the development of policies and procedures to improve operation of service delivery.
  • Promote a trusting relationship and remain professional when working with individuals/families.
  • Facilitate and maintain relationships between the Administrative Entity, Supports Coordination Organization, day programs, and other support services.
  • Avoid allowing personal beliefs and values to influence dealings with individuals receiving services.

 

Supervision
  • Supervise and provide leadership to Direct Support Professionals-Day Program and Lead Direct Support Professionals-Day Program, depending upon service location.
  • Participate in orientation and ongoing training for DSP-Day and Lead DSP-Day.
  • Ensure compliance with Everyday Lives, Hope Enterprises, Inc. Policy and Procedures, and current ODP practices and philosophies.
  • Complete and discuss performance evaluations for DSP-Day and Lead DSP-Day. Address performance issues and follow up under the direction of the supervisor and ensure consistent application of disciplinary actions in conjunction with agency policies.
  • Approve work schedules, time records, expense vouchers, and other required forms.
  • Ensure required operational paperwork is reviewed, approved, and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Have input into the development of caseloads to ensure consistency in service delivery.
  • Meet regularly with supervisor.
  • Ensure attendance at required meetings and trainings.
  • Notify and consult with supervisor when additional support is needed.

 

Programmatic
  • Provide for opportunities and support for community inclusion and building interest in and developing skills and potential for competitive integrated employment.
  • Participate in Individual Support Plan development and team meetings.Assist with developing strategies for helping individuals to achieve their outcomes.Be fully familiar with each individual’s current plan.Suggest revisions to the Individual Support Plan when appropriate or indicated.
  • Ensure individuals’ services are administered and maintained in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and relevant laws.Monitor individuals’ records for compliance and proper documentation.
  • Have full knowledge of 2380 Regulations.Complete the responsibilities of the Program Specialist in compliance with Adult Training Facility Regulations 2380.33(b) (1-19).Complete all components of the Individual Support Plan as per regulations and Hope policy.
  • Maintain Program Specialist qualifications as defined by 2380 regulations.
  • Ensure staff is trained on the Individual’s Support Plan, ensure implementation and documentation requirements.
  • Facilitate and maintain relationships between the individuals, families, and other support services.

 

Overall Operations
  • Be familiar with program budgets, ensure expenditures are consistent with budget limits, and make recommendations for budget changes as necessary.
  • Ensure attendance documentation is completed daily.
  • Oversee crisis intervention in emergency situations.Notify supervisor of the emergency situation.

 

Notification of Incidents
  • Have complete knowledge and comply with Incident Management.
  • Participate and comply in Incident Management meetings. 

 

Other Duties
  • Participate in committees as assigned.
  • Attend and participate in required training and meetings.
  • Prepare statistical and other reports as required.
  • Perform other duties as may be required or assigned.
 
Qualifications
Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year work experience working directly with persons with disabilities or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience working directly with persons with disabilities or an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.

 

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer