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 

• 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).