Community Transition Program Specialist

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation is searching for an energetic, compassionate, and professional individual who possesses a true calling to improve the lives of others. As a Community Transition Program (CTP) Program Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and supervising continued learning and goal-orientated activities to promote greater independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and who may have low-vision or may be blind.

Responsibilities:

· Adhere to and maintain all 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2380 and 6100 regulations, including all program established policies and procedures.

· Assess and determine an individual’s needs for program; establish goal-orientated tasks and skill development objectives in the areas of adaptive, cognitive, physical, and social abilities in accordance with their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

· Implement goals and objectives via engaging and entertaining activities and community involvement; obtain and record all goal/skills related data.

· Supervise and/or provide individual or small group instruction with appropriate methodologies and techniques.

· Complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, daily sheets, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and annual assessments.

· Participate in annual ISP meetings and any other needed meetings for client; provide any updates and revisions related to program to the Supports Coordinator (SC) and team members as applicable.

· Maintain a current knowledge of each individual’s needs and abilities per their ISP; update and train staff as needed to ensure the safe and successful implementation of their goals.

Assist individuals in ADLs, personal care, and mobility.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Communication and Interpersonal skills

· Organizational and time management skills

· Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Requirements

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.

· An associate’s degree or completion of a 2-year (60 credit hours) program from an accredited college or university) and 4 years’ experience working directly with disabled persons.

Preferred educational background in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field.

Experience with Microsoft Office

· PA State. PA Child Abuse, and Federal background check

· Valid Driver’s license

· Auto Insurance (Required)

· Ability to drive a passenger van

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person