Elwyn
Overview
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission‑driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change—helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives—including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On‑Demand Pay
Paid On‑the‑Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description Elwyn seeks a
Program Specialist
to provide case management for a group of individuals served in Adult Day Programs (ADS). Duties include acting as a liaison with families, agencies, and Elwyn personnel and participating as a team member to advocate for the individual, implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as written, communicate change in need for individuals, supervise the implementation of the ISP and secure needed services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Complete required documentation including but not limited to monthly reports, quarterly reports, annual assessments, and incident reports and maintain individual records for the program as well as for support coordinators
Ensure compliance with Department of Human Services, Chapter 2380, as follows by:
coordinating and completing assessments and providing the assessment to team members
participating in the development of the ISP, including annual updates and revisions of the ISP
attending the ISP meetings
fulfilling the role of plan lead, as applicable
reviewing the ISP annual updates and revisions for content accuracy
reporting content discrepancy to the Supports Coordinator (SC) or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
implementing the ISP as written
supervising, monitoring and evaluating services provided to the individual, as well as training staff of the ISP contents, which includes the support and supervision needs of the individual
reviewing, signing and dating the monthly documentation of an individual's participation and progress toward outcomes
reporting a change related to the individual's needs to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
reviewing the ISP with the individual
documenting the review of the ISP
providing the documentation of the ISP review to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
informing plan team members of the option to decline the ISP Review documentation
recommending a revision to a service or outcome in the ISP
coordinating the services provided to an individual
coordinating the training of direct service workers in the content of health and safety needs relevant to each individual
developing and implementing provider service
Communicate with team members, agencies and community members on behalf of the individual in order to meet his/her needs and regulatory requirements
Initiate contact with the support coordinator when needed to schedule an Individual Support Plan (ISP) meeting or when individual's needs have changed, so that the change can be reflected in the individual's record consistently
Participate in the development of the ISP including annual updates and revisions providing content input for accuracy and reporting content discrepancy to the SC or plan lead, and plan team members as applicable
Ensure the accuracy of the ISP and the implementation of the ISP as written
Review the ISP with the individual to ensure understanding and document the review
Review ISP with direct care staff to ensure understanding of the plan and that goals are being implemented correctly
Provide informal counseling to individuals as needed concerning workplace issues
Provide training to individuals and Elwyn staff members on required topics including but not limited to career path development, conflict resolution, how to handle workplace issues, self‑advocacy, and work behaviors
Provide back‑up for other program staff as needed
Participate in emergency response situations in accordance with established program protocol
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention techniques using agency‑trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills Requirements
Requires one of the following sets of education and experience:
A master's degree or above in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
A bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
An associate's degree or 60 credit hours in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
Case management skills preferred
Excellent time management skills a must
Knowledge of the program regulations (i.e. 2380) preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques in accordance with agency trained protocol preferred
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission‑driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change—helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives—including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On‑Demand Pay
Paid On‑the‑Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description Elwyn seeks a
Program Specialist
to provide case management for a group of individuals served in Adult Day Programs (ADS). Duties include acting as a liaison with families, agencies, and Elwyn personnel and participating as a team member to advocate for the individual, implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as written, communicate change in need for individuals, supervise the implementation of the ISP and secure needed services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Complete required documentation including but not limited to monthly reports, quarterly reports, annual assessments, and incident reports and maintain individual records for the program as well as for support coordinators
Ensure compliance with Department of Human Services, Chapter 2380, as follows by:
coordinating and completing assessments and providing the assessment to team members
participating in the development of the ISP, including annual updates and revisions of the ISP
attending the ISP meetings
fulfilling the role of plan lead, as applicable
reviewing the ISP annual updates and revisions for content accuracy
reporting content discrepancy to the Supports Coordinator (SC) or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
implementing the ISP as written
supervising, monitoring and evaluating services provided to the individual, as well as training staff of the ISP contents, which includes the support and supervision needs of the individual
reviewing, signing and dating the monthly documentation of an individual's participation and progress toward outcomes
reporting a change related to the individual's needs to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
reviewing the ISP with the individual
documenting the review of the ISP
providing the documentation of the ISP review to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members
informing plan team members of the option to decline the ISP Review documentation
recommending a revision to a service or outcome in the ISP
coordinating the services provided to an individual
coordinating the training of direct service workers in the content of health and safety needs relevant to each individual
developing and implementing provider service
Communicate with team members, agencies and community members on behalf of the individual in order to meet his/her needs and regulatory requirements
Initiate contact with the support coordinator when needed to schedule an Individual Support Plan (ISP) meeting or when individual's needs have changed, so that the change can be reflected in the individual's record consistently
Participate in the development of the ISP including annual updates and revisions providing content input for accuracy and reporting content discrepancy to the SC or plan lead, and plan team members as applicable
Ensure the accuracy of the ISP and the implementation of the ISP as written
Review the ISP with the individual to ensure understanding and document the review
Review ISP with direct care staff to ensure understanding of the plan and that goals are being implemented correctly
Provide informal counseling to individuals as needed concerning workplace issues
Provide training to individuals and Elwyn staff members on required topics including but not limited to career path development, conflict resolution, how to handle workplace issues, self‑advocacy, and work behaviors
Provide back‑up for other program staff as needed
Participate in emergency response situations in accordance with established program protocol
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention techniques using agency‑trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills Requirements
Requires one of the following sets of education and experience:
A master's degree or above in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
A bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
An associate's degree or 60 credit hours in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other human services field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
Case management skills preferred
Excellent time management skills a must
Knowledge of the program regulations (i.e. 2380) preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques in accordance with agency trained protocol preferred
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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