Program Implementation Specialist

Program Implementation Specialist

The Arc of Alachua County - Gainesville, FL 32606

Job Description

Position Title: Program Implementation Specialist

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

Program Area: Day Program

Supervised By: Day Program Activities Director

Positions Supervised: None

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: Develop and oversee all required documentation for the client's Person-Centered Services. Ensure documentation meets requirements and timelines per the Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverages & Limitations Handbook. Standards. Ensure documentation is appropriately filed in clients' central files. Promote and demonstrate The Arc's values, vision, and mission, ensuring the respect, dignity, safety, and well-being of clients at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors, and community members with respect and dignity.
• Follow the policies, procedures, and rules of the organization.
• Serve as a role model and demonstrate, encourage, and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure implementation plans and reports. Meet regulatory standards and fit the service environment.
• Maintain HIPPA confidentiality of those we serve.
• Attend Support Plan meetings for each client within the assigned caseload.
• Meet with clients and direct support staff to develop Short Term Objectives (STO) and Strategies for Goal Tracking.
• Create Implementation Plan, Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets, and Quarterly/Annual Summaries for each client within the assigned caseload according to the Support Plan date.
• Complete Monthly and Quarterly/Annual Summaries using supporting data from Progress Notes, Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets, and/or meetings with the Treatment Team for each client within the assigned caseload.
• Keep organized electronic records of completed Daily Notes, Goal Tracking Sheets, Monthly Summaries, and Quarterly Summaries for each client within the assigned caseload.
• Provide hard copies of Progress Notes, Goal Tracking Sheets, Monthly Summaries, and Quarterly Summaries to the central file room for each client within the assigned caseload.
• Revise clients' Short Term Objectives and/or strategies as necessary.
• Interact with clients within assigned caseload weekly.
• Ensure all direct support staff are completing and updating the My Vision packets with clients.
• Review Progress Notes weekly and Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets monthly.
• Train direct support staff on correctly completing each data tracking sheet as necessary.
• Be familiar with and refer to Qlarant Tools and i-Budget Handbook for documentation requirements.
• Maintain high program standards.
• Advocate for clients' rights.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience in a related field. College coursework in a related field may substitute for experience (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year of experience).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Habit Requirements

• High level of practical verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to promote the dignity and respect of those we serve.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite software.
• Proficient in operating essential office equipment such as copy machines, facsimiles, and computers.
• Maintain positive interactions with clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work involves standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• This position requires a high level of typing and data entry.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds; drive a motor vehicle; bend, squat, or kneel.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.