Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor individualized services based on person centered principles; and, oversee Person Center Plan (PCP) implementation and documentation;
• Act as the direct contact person with the state(KCRO) and county(EITAS) for ensuring that PCP's are in accordance with Missouri Quality Outcomes, meetings are scheduled as needed, and that pertinent information is included;
• Supervise program staff in behavior management, crisis intervention, behavioral counseling, along with monitoring the protection of residents rights;
• Submit all Annual Plan-related documentation according to Annual Plan schedule;
• Maintain Case Record files;
• Serve as chairperson of a quarterly, standing committee;
• Complete discharge summaries and follow-up of residents leaving the agency or transferring to other locations within the agency;
• Facilitate monthly program meetings at each site;
• Alter personal schedule when needed to observe all program operations;
• Formally review on a monthly basis, or as needed, resident progress, medical records and documentation in Therap, case records, resident money ledgers and cash balances;
• Complete, update and submit monthly reviews to Support Coordinators;
• Correspond with referring agencies and day service agencies for program related issues;
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled;

Program Specialist providing Community Living Supervision, you will:

• Co-supervise Residential Specialist along with Program Director as directed;
• Communicate with Residential Specialist and Lead Direct Support Specialist daily to provide consistency in addressing resident needs and the overall running of the home;
• Be responsible for disciplinary matters along with Residential Specialist which include minor policy and procedure violations;
• Serve as the contact person for relaying house/programmatic information to the Program Director;
• Assist with completing and reviewing staff evaluations with Residential Specialist;
• Be on-call for 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 18 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
• Employment and/or personal reference checks
• 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 $1.50 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