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Lifesteps, Inc. · 1 month ago

Disability Services Program Specialist

Butler, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years. They are seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist to empower individuals with special needs through skill development and resource coordination, ensuring their health and well-being.

Child CareElder CareHealth CareHome Health CarePersonal Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Creates an environment empowering individuals through the development of skills, coordination of resources, and supportive services to help individuals live as independently as possible

Ensures special needs adult individuals have regularly scheduled medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services in accordance with regulations and doctor recommendations

Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of persons with intellectual disabilities by assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate plans for their care and development

Combination of both hands-on work with individuals and administrative duties

Qualification

Intellectual disabilitiesCrisis Prevention Intervention trainingBachelor's degreeMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism (Degrees in Special Education, Human Services, Social Services, Psychology and Criminology are preferred) OR

60 credit hours from an accredited college or university plus 4 years' experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience

Must secure and maintain training requirements for Crisis Prevention Intervention within three months of hire

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor