Job Description
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in Allentown, PA. The Program Specialist manages and provides oversight for the daily operations of the employment programs in the assigned regions to successfully integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. The individual manages a team to achieve programmatic goals as they relate to the mission and philosophy of the organization.
Starting pay is $55,000-$60,000/per year
Responsibilities
- Manage the employment services program across assigned regions, maintaining compliance
with state licensing and CO standards - Lead, train and manage the performance of team to support programmatic initiatives and
corporate goals related to growth, licensure, capacity and financial stability - Provide ACRE training to staff and external agencies
- Partner with various internal and external stakeholders to expand and maintain high quality
employment programs - Define contract requirements for vocational and employment activities with appropriate state
entities - Manage contract procurement and disbursements
- Network with business leaders to develop employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Assist with business development, fundraising, and grant development
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Institute and maintain appropriate management, financial and personnel controls, and provide the national office with the necessary documentation and paperwork
- Prepare required statistical, financial and service reports as needed
- May be required to perform the responsibilities of an Employment Specialist
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in related field or 1 year as a COI Employment Specialist
- ACRE Certified or similar credentials
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training
- Knowledgeable in the areas of the Department of Rehabilitations Services (DORS) and the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) employment supports
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
- Travel is required utilizing personal vehicle or company provided vehicle
- Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
- May transport individuals utilizing personal vehicle or company provided vehicle
- Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
- Overtime may be required due to business needs
- Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
- May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
- May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
#IND-LH
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Allentown, PA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Salary | $55,000–$60,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.comop.org |
Benefits
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
- Arizona
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
More jobs like this
- St. Luke's Health Network, Inc.
Pharmacist Specialist Program - Night Shift, 7 on/7 off
- Bethlehem, PA
- St. Luke's Health Network, Inc.
Pharmacist Specialist Program - Full Time, Evenings (Bethlehem Campus)
- Bethlehem, PA