Residential Program Specialist

Position Summary

Bethel Care is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Program Specialist in the Blair County area to oversee the coordination and delivery of programmatic services across assigned licensed residential group homes. The Program Specialist serves as the central administrative and compliance anchor for each supported individual, ensuring full compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400 regulations, ODP standards, and agency policies.

Qualifications & Requirements (must have one of the following groups of qualifications)

• Associate degree (or 60 credit hours) + 4 years of direct work experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 2 years of direct work experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

OR

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field + 1 year of direct work experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

Job knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and listening skills
• ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
• ability to work in a team-oriented environment as well as work independently in a time sensitive environment.
• strong professional demeanor and ethical conduct.
• ability to learn and apply the concepts of "Everyday Lives", Person Centered Approaches, and applicable regulations.
• ability to successfully pass Medication Administration, First Aid and CPR certifications and other required trainings.
• Valid PA Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, review, and implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs), annual assessments, and periodic reviews in accordance with Chapter 6400.
• Monitor, track, and maintain individual service notes, outcome logs, and progress summaries daily within Extended Care Professional (ECP).
• Facilitate team meetings with Supports Coordinators, county personnel, behavioral specialists, families, and direct support staff.
• Conduct mandatory in-person site compliance walkthroughs of all assigned residential homes to inspect environmental conditions and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Coordinator to ensure all Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) clinical reviews, annual physicals, specialist follow-ups, and dental visits are scheduled, attended, and accurately documented in ECP.
• Lead incident management workflows by reporting, documenting, and conducting certified investigations (once certified) for reportable incidents within regulatory timelines (EIM).
• Participate in rotating administrative on-call coverage to handle programmatic emergencies and emergency staffing coverage.

Pay: $23.63 - $26.80 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid PA Driver's License?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person