EHCA PROGRAM SPECIALIST: OPTIONS (Community Program)

At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. 

Join our dedicated team which supports each person to have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to his or her daily lifestyle, obtain the best education or training available, and enjoy a home-like atmosphere with quality caregivers.

The Program Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily programming for the clients of the Options Department. This includes directing a variety of cross-disciplinary services for clients inclusive of progress notes, ISP’s/assessments, goal plans, etc. as outlined below for the individuals assigned. This position coordinates with Operations to maintain daily operations and programming.

This position is primarily 1st shift. Some 2nd shift hours can be required. 

Base pay rate, $22.50/hour. Pay rate based upon experience.

Benefits include:

• All positions are eligible for a matching 401K contribution
• Vision, dental, and life insurance at no cost
• Medical insurance (for the employee) at $15 per pay period
• Paid Time Off - PTO and sick time benefits available after 3 months of employment
• Paid Holidays - Holiday pay after 30 days of employment
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program 

Please review the requirements carefully before applying for this position. If your background does not align with the qualifications, we encourage you to review other opportunities with us. You can view all of our job postings on our website, ehca.org. 

The Program Specialist must have one of the following groups of qualifications:

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism, 

         OR,

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism;

        OR,

• An associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred. 
• Experience in management, policy development and working with state regulatory bodies.
• ACRE certification is required after a specified timeframe as approved by the Director.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate with others.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, and other agency-related applications.

This position is not remote. 

EOE