Program Specialist

**BAYADA Home Health Care** has an immediate opening for a **Program Specialist (Qualified Professional)** in our **State College, PA** office. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry, a could be the position for you! **The Program Specialist will:** - In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, act as internal case manager and advocate for clients in the Habilitation program - Participate in Person-Centered Planning processes - Collaborate with the client, family, Case Managers, Hab Techs and other teams to implement and evaluate client care needs and individual goals identified in the Person Centered/Individual Support Plan - Make regular client visits, as per policy, to evaluate client progress and to monitor that client services are implemented according to the Person Centered/Individual Support Plan and the service definitions - Evaluate the progress of goals identified in the Person Centered/Individual Support Plan - Maintain ongoing communication with Case Managers/Care Coordinators - Carry out supervision of Habilitation Technicians according to policy and procedure and as mandated by state regulation - Participate in client specific orientations as directed by the Clinical Manager **Qualifications:** - Bachelor degree is required - **Must be a Qualified Professional - minimum of 1 years of post degree experience with I/DD population** - Prior supervisory experience a plus - Demonstrated record of successfully taking on increased responsibility - Ambition to grow and advance beyond current position - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills **Why you'll love BAYADA:** - Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 / year- depending upon qualifications and experience - BAYADA Home Health Care offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values and culture of a family-owned business. - **Award-winning workplace**: proud to be recognized by - Newsweek’s Best Place to Work for Diversity - Newsweek’s Best Place to Work for Women - Newsweek’s Best Place to Work (overall) - Newsweek’s Best Place to Work for Women and Families - Glassdoor Best Places to Work - Forbes Best Places to Work for Women - **Weekly pay** - **Work life balance:** **Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm hours** - **AMAZING culture:** we are a mission driven nonprofit organization, focused around three core values of compassion, reliability, and excellence. - **Strong employee values and recognition**: we utilize a BAYADA Celebrates page for daily recognition, along with Hero spotlights, Key Action of the Week meetings to connect back to our mission and celebrate staff, discounts/perks and partnerships, an Awards Weekend trip, and more. - **Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging:** Join groups like our Women in Limitless Leadership Employee Resource Council, Lean In circles, Racial and Ethnic Diversity (RED) Council, Pride LGBTQIA+ Council, Military Community Network, Solutions and Accessibility for Equality (SAFE) Council, Fostering Acceptance Inspiring Trust and Harmony (F.A.I.T.H), and more. - **Growth opportunities**: advancement opportunities, continued education opportunities, Udemy courses, webinars, and more - **Check out our blog**: [https://www.bayada.com/search?q=Newsweek](https://www.bayada.com/search?q=Newsweek&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2) - **Benefits**: BAYADA Home Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program - To learn more about BAYADA Home Health Care benefits, [https://www.bayada.com/benefits](https://www.bayada.com/benefits/?gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2&gh_src=lpiuwgry2…