Job Description

Join Our Team as a Program Specialist

Kansas City Metro | Exempt | $61,000/year + Full Benefits

If you're a strong leader who values advocacy, quality, and person-centered support, this opportunity is for you. Join Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) -- a nonprofit serving Kansas City for over 50 years -- as a Program Specialist, ensuring high-quality services, regulatory compliance, and meaningful outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities across multiple residential and community settings.

Why You'll Love Working at CDD

Mission-Driven Leadership:

Support individuals in living safe, fulfilling, and independent lives through high-quality program oversight.

Impactful Work:

Lead and coach Residential Specialists and Direct Support Professionals to deliver exceptional care.

Professional Growth:

Paid training, tuition assistance, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Supportive Team Culture:

Join a collaborative environment that values integrity, accountability, and compassion.

Community Engagement:

Build relationships with families, nurses, service coordinators, and outside partners to meet individual needs.

What You'll Do

Oversee service delivery across assigned locations, ensuring compliance with agency, state, and CARF standards. Implement and monitor Individual Support Plans (ISP), ensuring outcomes, PCP principles, and timelines are met. Coordinate plan meetings, communicate with service coordinators, and act as the primary contact for the support team. Maintain accurate documentation, including ISP updates, individual reviews, directives, and case records. Visit each assigned location regularly to review medical documentation, safety, finances, medications, and residential needs. Lead monthly in-service trainings, coach staff on documentation, behavior supports, and crisis intervention. Ensure accurate documentation in Therap, including T-Logs, CIST notes (where applicable), and medication records. Support medical coordination, including consents, discharge summaries, follow-up, and communication with the nursing team. Review and monitor emergency drills, monthly reports, and safety procedures. Provide leadership and support to Residential Specialists and PRNs, including guidance on staff development and corrective actions. Facilitate community inclusion and ensure individuals receive meaningful outings and engagement opportunities. Submit required reports, event documentation, and audit tools within prescribed timelines. Adjust personal schedule as needed to observe operations, provide support, or attend meetings.

What You Bring

Internal Candidates:

Non-degreed:High school diploma + 2 years as a Residential Specialist Degreed:Bachelor's degree + 1 year as a Residential Specialist

External Candidates:

Bachelor's degree in education, rehabilitation, social/behavioral science, or related field Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Preferred:

Master's degree in a related field Experience with individualized program development, case coordination, and staff supervision

Other Requirements:

Valid MO Class E or KS Class C driver's license Ability to pass CPR/First Aid and medication administration training Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate homes with stairs Person-centered mindset with a commitment to high-quality service delivery

The Role at a Glance

Pay: $61,000/year (Exempt) Schedule: Full-time | Core hours 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Includes occasional before/after hours and weekend support Work Setting: Group homes, ISLs, community settings, and administrative offices Training: Paid onboarding + ongoing certification requirements Reports To: Program Director Travel: Daily travel throughout the KC metro; occasional out-of-area travel as needed

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about helping others reach their potential, we'd love to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

About CDD

For over five decades,

Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion -- and we're looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.
Apply today at www.CDDKC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow!