Work is performed and reviewed for effectiveness and adherence to program policies and procedures under the general direction of the Service Director (Non-Residential). As a Program Specialist (Non-Residential), you are responsible for the selection, training, scheduling and management of each employee, and the team as a whole, for assigned residential program, as well as assisting other residential programs. The Program Specialist (Non-Residential) position is relied upon for ethical implementation of services and support to ensure quality services that are in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for supervision of all staff working at assigned non-residential programs with documented bi-weekly 1:1 supervision.
• Ensures all staff working at assigned non-residential programs follow the principles of Normalization, Positive Approaches and the principles elaborated on in Everyday Lives.
• Meets with employees, formally and informally.
• Under the direction of the Service Director (Non-Residential), follows through with disciplinary actions as needed.
• Plans the agenda, facilitates, and documents staff meetings.
• Ensures relevant information is communicated to employees.
• Actively participates in interviewing and the selection of new employees for assigned non-residential programs.
• Facilitates complete site orientation training for all new employees working at assigned non-residential programs.
• Develops systematic competency-based training plan for all employees working at assigned non-residential programs for probationary period.
• Provides on-site role modeling.
• Provides training during staff meetings held at assigned non-residential programs.
• Coordinates employee goals with in-house and external training.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree/60 credit hours from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of four (4) years experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.