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Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc. - Program Specialist - Community Homes Program Specialist - Community Homes Program Specialist - Community Homes Reading, PA Description New Competitive Starting Rate of $47,500 -$50,000 Annually. Please note, this is an hourly rate of $22.84 - $24.04 per hour, and there may be opportunities for overtime!! Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc. , a human service agency supporting people with disabilities, is actively seeking energetic, team-oriented professionals to join our management team in our IDD Residential Services Division as a Program Specialist- Community Homes . Responsibilities include: • Supervision of direct support employees. • Document staff supervision as required. • Ensure complete and accurate data regarding clients is updated in EHR System. • Assist with intake interviews and complete necessary paperwork. • Maintain and monitor all client documentation to ensure accuracy. • Ensure adherence to operational policies and procedures. • Complete Day 1 orientation and paperwork for all admissions to the program. • Assist individuals in accessing and utilizing community resources, accessing medical and financial resources. • Develop service plans and reviews. • Assist with community integration. • Help establish and maintain a therapeutic environment. • Communicate and enforce state regulations, agency contracts, directives, and contract expectations. • Monitor each residence to ensure that all assigned programs are managed within full compliance with state regulations and agency contracts. • Serve as a liaison with families and other provider agencies as assigned. • Complete weekly attendance and monthly reports. • Provide effective team leadership. • Schedule staff to ensure assigned programs are covered. • Ensure the facility meets physical site standards and ensure need repairs are completed. • Complete all incident/accident reports in compliance with state regulations, agency contracts, and directives of the Director or Assistant Director of IDD Residential Services. • Comply with Threshold's confidentiality policy specifically regarding access to individual's personal health information. • Perform other related duties as assigned. The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, flexible, with on-call responsibilities. These are great work hours with paid holidays off starting day one of employment!! Full-time staff are eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision, paid vacation and sick days, as well as tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Plan. Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees. EOE M/F/V/D Requirements • A bachelor's degree in a special education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, or Therapeutic Recreation. (Original document is required). • At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities. • Two years managerial/supervisory experience, preferred. • Computer knowledge is a must. • Valid PA Driver's License. • PA Motor Vehicle Record Check. • Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver. • Pre-employment Drug Screen. • Pre-employment Physical Exam. • Pre-employment TB (Mantoux) Test or Chest X-Ray (if applicable). • PA Criminal History Clearance. • FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).