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Form of workPROGRAM SPECIALIST ~ $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with Developmental Disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law
Essential Functions:
- Directly supervises, trains and evaluates Residential Specialist for assigned locations;
- Implements and monitors individualized services based on Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) principles;
- Acts as the direct contact person with service coordination entity for ensuring that PCSPs are in accordance with Missouri Quality Outcomes and that pertinent information is included;
- Ensure PCSP meetings are scheduled and is prepared to chair annual planning meetings with the support coordinator;
- Submits all Annual Plan-related documentation according to Annual Plan schedule;
- Maintains Case Record Book (CRB) and Medical Record Book (MRB);
- Completes discharge summaries and follow-up of individuals leaving the agency;
- Visits each location monthly to complete a monthly Site Visit form to review resident progress, medical records and documentation in Therap, case records, resident money ledgers and cash balances, medications, health and safety related areas, etc.;
- Completes monthly directives by the assigned due date and submits to the Residential Specialist (RS);
- Completes, updates, and submits monthly reviews to Support Coordinators;
- Assist the QAD with completing peer reviews as requested;
- Uploads completed MARs and POs from the previous month into Therap;
- Runs weekly T-Log reports to check percentage compliance and communicates to team the areas for improvement; ensure staff are held accountable to agency documentation policy;
- Takes the lead role with completing HIPS/APTS in accordance with DMH required timelines;
- Submits required documentation for nursing audits;
- Group Home PS competes CIST notes as required;
- Coaches program staff in behavior management, crisis intervention, behavioral counseling, along with monitoring the protection of resident’s rights;
- Is responsible for disciplinary matters related to the PCSP and also assists the Residential Specialists with appropriate disciplinary action related to policy and procedure violations;
- Ensures that the Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) submits relevant sections of monthly reports, eg. Emergency drills, meeting minutes, vehicle use, etc;
- Provides monthly in-service trainings at each location and facilitates staff development as required to ensure quality care and services;
- Conducts all in-home skills training to DSPs as needed;
- Serves as the contact person for relaying house/programmatic information to the Program Director;
- Alters personal schedule when needed to observe all program operations;
- Attends meetings as required at each location;
- Assist with completing and reviewing staff evaluations with Residential Specialist;
- Is on-call for the occasional or extended absence of a Residential Specialist
You would probably be great for this role if you have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in education, rehabilitation, social or behavioral science field with minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with persons with Developmental Disabilities;
- Master's degree in education, rehabilitation, social or behavioral science field preferred with two years program management and staff supervisory experience;
- Be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Ability to pass medication, adult CPR and First Aid classes
- Your own car and car insurance
- Experience in the Developmental Disabilities field
- Ability to lift 10 pounds consistently, 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
In order to make this all the way legit, you give permission for CDD to conduct background screenings as your employment is contingent until results are verified. We want you to know the following will occur:
- A request for a background check will be conducted which will include criminal history, abuse and neglect and sex offender registry
- Motor vehicle report check
- Education verification and license/certification checks (where applicable)
Eligible employees can enjoy some of the following benefits that CDD has to offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance (cancer, hospital indemnity and accident)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
- $25k life insurance policy paid by CDD
- Voluntary life for employee including spouse and dependent options
- Long- and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal Shield options
- Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
- 401(k) with 6% agency match
- Employee referral bonus program
- Shift differential Saturday and Sunday extra $3.00 per hour
- Certain positions receive an extra .52 cents per hour driving bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays (7)
- Vacation and Sick pay
- Paid ongoing training
