Program Specialist

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Program Director – PA Area (IDD Program Specialist Equivalent) Operations Management Program Specialist Washington & Westmoreland county surrounding Areas 55k + Incentive bonus eligibility  Business hours Monday-Friday, (Some Flexibility) 24hours on call required (30-40% of their time out in the field)  Have you been looking for a fantastic role to continue your career path in Social and Human Services? Look no further. This role is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. Manage the day-to-day operations of one to four programs in a community including organization and implementation of direct supports, person-centered planning, and implementation, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruiting, retention, staffing, training, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment.  Manage program staff members including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.  Make recommendations and/or decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations.  Manage the implementation of program planning; monitor delivery of services and supports; ensure services are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the individuals served.  Must be available on-call to support staff, find coverage or cover shifts as needed. Qualifications:  Master's degree and minimum one year of related experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism  OR Bachelor's degree and minimum two years of related experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism  Minimum two years' supervisory/managerial experience  Two years of experience working with adults in a health-care setting (professional or volunteer).  Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.  Demonstrated leadership skills with motivating team and driving results.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Must be comfortable visiting homes and conducting on-site checks Must be familiar with writing Individual Support plans Must be familiar with PA 6400 regulations Commitment to quality care and the multidisciplinary team approach.  Competence in CPR and First Aid.  Physical in the past 12 months with TB test.  Why Join Us? Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available. Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co-workers – come join our team – Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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