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Location

Waco, TX | United States

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Job description

Program Specialist for Nursing Facilities work with consumers, families, nursing facility staff, and community providers in an effort to meet therapeutic goals of consumers with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This person will develop and monitor Person-Directed Plans and will advocate for the consumers' receipt of services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation
• Excellent verbal and telephone communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
• Time management required to meet service goals
• Constant travel to provide services for clients 60% local travel, including regional travel up to 40% of time
• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, and keyboarding for prolonged periods, lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
• Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field R equired
• 1 year of experience working with people with IDD Required
• 1 year of experience in Case Management Preferred

Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM with other as needed

Salary:  $46,481-$55,144 DOQ

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Region MHMR strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
**Certain Requirements Needed**

Location: Developmental Services
3420 W Waco Drive Waco, TX

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