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Horizon House Inc Program Specialist Developmental Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Program Specialist Developmental Services
Req Code: 2022:3005-004
County: Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 3005-DS: Assessment/Plann
Schedule: Flexible 40 hr
Job Description/Essential Functions:
Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking full time Program Specialist
The essential functions are to achieve and to maintain compliance with regulations within PA Chapters *5310; *6400 and *6500 that reference the work/service responsibilities of Program Specialists.
To provide training (1) to participants upon enrollment, and annually, rights of the individual and civil rights, complaint process and grievance process, and (2) to residential staff on provisions and updates to the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
To provide on-going evaluation to monitor the necessary level of services required to promote an individual's growth.
Job Qualifications:
This position requires a M.A. Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences/Healthcare or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in the MR field; or a B.A. Degree and at least 2 years of experience in the MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Microsoft office skills, spreadsheets and ability to type at least 55 wpm.
Excellent problem solving, oral and writing skills.
Good verbal, written and analytical skills.
Possession and retention of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Very good communication skills; prior experience in writing service goals/outcomes, required.
Ability to work independently and detail oriented.
Ability to perform work to achieve and to maintain compliance with regulations within PA Chapters 5310, 6400 and 6500 (as applicable to position) which reference the work/service responsibilities of Program Specialists.
Ability to arrange, schedule and coordinate all participant services relative to the Agency's mission, and to participant programming goals for both internal and external service provision.
Ability to request, coordinate an provide written and oral assessment reports to participants, coordinating staff, authorizing agencies and significant others, as required. Write the monthly and quarterly accountability summaries and progress reports as mandated by the local jurisdiction and respective regulations.
Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.
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Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, enetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.