I. TITLE: Day Services Program Specialist
II. DEFINITION AND BASIC FUNCTION:
The Day Services Program Specialist (PS), under supervision of the Day Services Coordinator, is
responsible to assure that quality and documentation standards meet FC and State Regulations.
III. ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Day Services Program Specialist is accountable to the Day Services Coordinator.
IV. AUTHORITY:
The PS has the responsibility of ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations for the
Individuals on their caseload.
V. RESPONSIBILITY:
A. Demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude that promotes service excellence to Individuals,
fellow Team Members (TMs), families and / or the general public
B. Case load of up to 30 Individuals
C. Provides effective communication with the entire support team
D. Fulfill the requirements of a Program Specialist as described in PA §2380.33
E. Programming:
1. Complete and distribute Individualized Assessments per State Regulations
2. Participate in Annual ISP meetings and initiate other meetings as identified
3. Oversee and maintain documentation methods for tracking ISP Outcomes
4. Complete, maintain and/or review monthly progress notes based on current ISPs
5. Coordinate trainings of Direct Support Professionals based on the ISP
6. Assist with coverage of colleague’s caseloads in their absence(s)
F. Funding & Billing (as assigned within case load):
1. Develop a working knowledge of the services and funding sources.
2. Collaborate with the Day Services Coordinator to identify and submit funding or
increased supervision requests for Individuals with identified needs
3. Review and approve Daily Service Notes for designated funding sources
G. Other Services:
1. Participate in committees and present trainings roles within FC as assigned
2. Comply with Friendship Community’s Privacy Policy and HIPAA regulations
3. Contribute to developing systems and resources for the Day Services Team
4. Other duties as assigned (based on program needs and emergencies)
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VI. WORK SCHEDULE:
A full-time PS generally works Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM and is an hourly professional
position eligible for Over Time. (Work schedules will vary for part-time PSs).
VII. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Program Specialist shall have met one of the following qualifications specified in 1, 2, or 3 per
Intellectual Disabilities for 2380 Regulations (education from an accredited college of university
and specified paid experience working directly with intellectual disabilities):
(1) A master’s degree or above and 1-year paid experience
(2) A bachelor’s degree and 2 years paid experience
(3) An associate’s degree or 60 credits and 4 years paid experience