Program Specialist - Residential Services (missoula, MT)

Program Specialist

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a program specialist. The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities

Participate in outing planning and transportation.

Monitor staff compliance with policies, procedures, training expectations, and protocols.

Assist in the investigation of accident, injury or other incidents requiring employee interviews and the preparation of statements.

Training on treatment principals, including Behavioral Interventions, and generally assisting the Residential Coordinator as needed and requested.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• At least three (3) years of experience is required and/or an associate degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field and minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in Human Services.
• Ability to, under AWARE's Unconditional Care Philosophy, implement individual support plans with the knowledge of behavioral techniques, interventions, skill building techniques, and understanding of the emotional and behavioral needs of individuals diagnosed a developmental disability.
• Requires computer literacy skills, including the ability to navigate, record, and overall basic computer skills needed for performance-based software as well as an electronic medical records system.
• The Program Specialist must have the interpersonal oral and written communications skills to work as a team member, to make observations and to report them accurately, to learn resident care methods, and to follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE's benefits include:

• Annual Raises
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.