Top 1827 Program specialist Jobs in Allegheny County Pa

Program Specialist - Pittsburgh
Barber National Institute —Bridgeville, PA
- Extended hours
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Residential
Itinerant Outreach Teacher
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN —Pittsburgh, PA
- $46,501 - $59,935 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Behavior Specialist Assistant - Evening Shift
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN —Pittsburgh, PA
- $35,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Children
Behavior Specialist 1
Arc Human Services —Springdale, PA
- $26.28 - $34.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Disability insurance
Per Diem ASL Interpreter/Education Specialist
Onewell Healthcare - Pennsylvania —Pittsburgh, PA
- $65 - $70 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Teaching Certification
- HIPAA
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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14d
Behavior Consultant
Family Psychological Associates —Butler, PA
- From $35 an hour
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Management
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Assistant Supervisor of IBHS/Behavior Services
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit —Monaca, PA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
IDD Program Specialist
Wesley Family Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $45,000 - $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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14d
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
Pyramid Healthcare —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavior Consultant
Clarvida —Pittsburgh, PA
- $48,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Residential Manager
Arc Human Services —Lower Burrell, PA
- $21.72 - $28.23 an hour
- Nights as needed
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
Registered Dietitian
LIFE Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- $46,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Home Health
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavior Consultant (BC)
Southwestern Human Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Orientation & Mobility Instructor
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Residential
Pharmacy Quality Improvement Specialist | Onsite - Pittsburgh
Blink Health —Pittsburgh, PA
- Rotating shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Annual Giving Specialist
Barber National Institute —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
5d
Behavior Support Supervisor
Alleghenies Unlimited Care Providers —Zelienople, PA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Teacher
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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Endodontist
North American Dental Group —Pittsburgh, PA
- Dental office
- Doctoral degree
- Senior level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
Part Time CBS Direct Support Professional
Arc Human Services —Allegheny County, PA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Program Specialist - Pittsburgh

Barber National Institute -
Bridgeville, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Developmental disability care assistance
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Intellectual disabilities support
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities
Autism spectrum disorders support
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Full Job Description

We are "making dreams come true." We provide children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families the education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of their community. In addition, we provide the professionals who serve them with world-class education and training.

Job Summary:

The Program Specialist (PS) provides oversight of client programming, documentation, and team processes to ensure individuals receive high-quality, person-centered care. This exempt position generally is scheduled Monday through Friday with some weekend and on-call responsibilities. Hours vary to support staff and monitor individuals across residential homes. The PS is responsible for developing and implementing individualized supports that empower each person to live fully and engage meaningfully in their communities

Duties & Responsibilities:

Individual Support & Care Coordination

Serves as an internal team lead for all client care needs—programmatic, health, social, and behavioral—and communicates updates to Barber team members, external support, and families.
Ensures individual needs and desires are met per the ISP; verifies that staff receive learning and development and demonstrate competency in client-specific care.
Oversees health and safety of individuals, including follow-up on medical appointments, medication administration, and adaptive equipment maintenance.
Maintains compliance with health records, behavioral documentation, and electronic health systems; ensures timely updates and corrective actions.
Conducts in-person visits to each group home (minimum twice weekly) at varied times; attends monitoring visits and provides follow-up.
Coordinates and participates in intake, admission, discharge, and annual meetings.
Supports “Every Day Lives” principles for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism.

Documentation, Benefits & Quality Assurance

Maintains accurate documentation including assessments, quarterly reports, service notes, and MARs.
Maintains accurate, compliant documentation across all programmatic and health domains.
Reviews daily notes for narrative quality and time accuracy; monitors fire safety plans and drills.
Supports internal audits and completes plans of correction as needed.
Manages client benefits in collaboration with the Benefit Specialist, including spend-down processes and verification of safeguarded funds.
Ensures completion of Health Risk Screening tools, inventories, and Self-Inspection packets.
Enter critical events into the Enterprise Incident Management system.

ISP & Regulatory Compliance (Chapter 6400)

Coordinates and completes assessments per 6400.181, 6400.44(b)(1) participates in ISP development, developing team reviews, updates, and revisions 6400.44(b)(s)
Oversees the provision of and supervision of activities for individuals in accordance the individual’s plan. 6400/(b)(3).
Supporting the individuals integration into the community. 6400.(b)(4).
Supporting the individual’s communication and involvement with family and friends. 6400.44(b)(5).
Leads ISP meetings and fulfills plan lead responsibilities under 6400.182 and 6400.186.
Reviews ISP content for accuracy; reports discrepancies and recommends revisions as needed.
Implements ISP as written; monitors and evaluates services provided. 6400.44(b)(2)
Reviews and signs monthly documentation of progress toward outcomes.
Documents and shares ISP reviews with Supports Coordinator and plan team members; informs team of option to decline documentation.
Develops and implements provider services per 6400.188.

Learning & Development, Onboarding, & Collaboration

Fosters a culture of learning and development by supporting the onboarding and learning and development of new staff, ensuring they gain a deep understanding of client-specific care and ISP requirements.
Participates in mentorship and coaching culture to foster staff development and retention.
Collaborates with Residential Supervisors, Lead DSPs, and Associate Directors to promote consistent care and team alignment.

Program Oversight & Operational Support

Prepares for licensing inspections and contractual reviews; ensures program components and physical sites meet standards.
Monitors compliance with agency policies, 6400 regulations, and documentation practices.
Participates in weekend on-call rotation and maintains high availability during weekdays.
Supports transportation coordination, safety protocols, and equipment needs.
Immediately reports suspected abuse and ensures individual safety.
Participates in committee work and maintains professional relationships with inter-agency staff.

Other:

Understands that duties may be added or deleted from the position as deemed necessary by management.
Understands that additional work or extended hours may be required due to program demands.
Completes mandatory in-service hours annually in compliance with regulations and other learnings as required.

Skills/Competencies:

Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate, timely, and regulation-compliant records across health, behavioral, and programmatic domains, ensuring readiness for audits and licensing reviews.
Communication & Collaboration: Coordinates effectively with families, staff, and external partners, facilitating meetings, sharing updates, and aligning interdisciplinary teams around client care.
Client-Centered Planning & Oversight: Designs and monitors individualized service plans that reflect each person’s goals, health needs, and adaptive supports, ensuring holistic and person-first care.
Learning & Development: Supports onboarding and ongoing staff learning and development, reinforcing client-specific care standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Problem-Solving & Crisis Management: Responds to incidents and critical events with clarity and urgency, resolving discrepancies and maintaining stability during emergencies or transitions.

Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree: with 1 year working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism, OR

Bachelor’ Degree: with 2 years working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism, OR

Associate’s Degree or 60 Credit Hours: 4 years working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism,

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Valid driver's license required

CPR and First Aid Certifications upon hire

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program specialist jobs in allegheny county pa

Program Specialist - Pittsburgh

Itinerant Outreach Teacher

Behavior Specialist Assistant - Evening Shift

Behavior Specialist 1

Per Diem ASL Interpreter/Education Specialist

Behavior Consultant

Assistant Supervisor of IBHS/Behavior Services

IDD Program Specialist

Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

Behavior Consultant

Residential Manager

Registered Dietitian

Behavior Consultant (BC)

Orientation & Mobility Instructor

Pharmacy Quality Improvement Specialist | Onsite - Pittsburgh

Annual Giving Specialist

Behavior Support Supervisor

Special Education Teacher

Endodontist

Part Time CBS Direct Support Professional

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