PROGRAM SPECIALIST-HOURLY

Job Description Program SpecialistFULL TIMEBoston, MAThe Program Specialist is responsible for creating an empowering and supportive environment for individualswith IDD, ensuring high-quality program delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination of services.Major Responsibilities• Ensure that care is provided according to all relevant policies, procedures and regulations• Monitor supplies and resources around SNAP Benefit and needs• Coordinate Case Management review of client funds, room and board on a monthly basis with adminteam• Ensure that all persons supported have received adequate and sufficient financial services• Establish and maintain current, accurate, confidential records related to client funds• Provide information to other health care professionals, as required• Consult with family members and other support to ensure that care is on-going and that all personsupported needs are identified and met• Manage client financial accounts as a Representative Payee, including tracking transactions, processingpayments, and maintaining accurate ledgers• Review accounts daily to ensure accuracy, safeguard funds, and resolve discrepancies in a timelymanner• Process check requests, stipends, and room & board payments in compliance with policies andregulations• Reconcile spending, maintain financial documentation, and complete required monthly and annual reports• Maintain organized financial records, spreadsheets, and client files while meeting all deadlines aroundclient funds• Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and develop person-centered care plans• Coordinate medical, social, housing, and community services to support overall well-being• Monitor progress and ensure care plans (ISP) are followed, updated, and effective• Support and oversee program managers, ensuring proper training, performance, and adherence topolicies around the client fundsSection 6: Job Qualifications and CompetenciesJob Qualifications• Strong professional, organizational, and leadership skills.• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to support and implement RHD's values.• Ability to engage individuals and Direct Support Professionals in effective, therapeutic, and healthyinteractions.• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and applications.• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to attend meetings and home visits.• Ability to meet all job responsibilities and expectations.Education and Experience:Candidates must meet one of the following:• Master's Degree from an accredited program with 1 year of work experiencedirectly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program with 2 years of work experiencedirectly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.• Associate Degree from an accredited program with 4 years of work experiencedirectly supporting individuals with intellectual disability or autism.• High School Diploma or GED with 6 years of work experience directly supportingindividuals with intellectual disability or autism.About Company:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.