ARC, Fayette — Where your journey is our mission

Are you a strong people leader who knows that how we lead matters just as much as what we do? Do you bring confidence, emotional intelligence, and a steady presence to your work? If so, Arc, Fayette invites you to consider joining our Residential team as a Program Specialist.

This role is ideal for an experienced supervisor who thrives on coaching others, building trust, and creating environments where both staff and the people we support can succeed.

Why ARC, Fayette?

We know that professionals with experience in Intellectual Disability services have options—and finding the right fit matters.

At Arc, Fayette, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our success depends on the trust we earn from the individuals we support, their families, our employees, and our community. We are committed to creating a workplace where staff feel supported, respected, and confident in their roles.

Our Core Values guide how we show up every day. We believe in continuous improvement—not perfection—and we are always learning, reflecting, and growing as an organization to better serve others and support our team.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Program Specialist, you will be both a leader and mentor, responsible for creating a healthy, respectful, and engaging home environment while supporting and guiding staff.

You will:

• Lead, supervise, and support residential staff with a focus on communication, accountability, and professional growth
• Foster a positive team culture where staff feel heard, supported, and confident in their work
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and typical home for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Oversee all aspects of program operations, including staffing, scheduling, physical site oversight, and documentation
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are consistently met (medication oversight, fire drills, cleanliness, medical appointments, required trainings, etc.)
• Implement and monitor individual support plans, behavior support plans, and social-emotional/environmental supports
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff through scheduling support, timesheet review, performance feedback, and training
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and all federal, state, and local regulations
• Support individuals in building independence, making choices, and living meaningful, dignified lives with valued social roles (friend, neighbor, employee, student)
• Provide direct support as needed based on program needs
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Serve as a role model for Arc, Fayette’s mission, values, and professional standards

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings strong interpersonal skills, leadership maturity, and a people-centered mindset.

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree and related experience
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credit hours) with at least one year of related experience
• High School Diploma with at least two years of related experience

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction, feedback, and support
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with staff, individuals, and families
• Sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass all required federal and state clearances and physical
• Completion of required trainings within designated timeframes (including First Aid and CPR)

Personal Attributes We Value:

• A calm, respectful, and confident leadership style
• A genuine commitment to supporting and developing others
• A positive attitude and strong sense of accountability
• Compassion, patience, and consistency
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt
• A desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others

This role may NOT be the right fit for you if:

• You prefer working independently and do not enjoy leading, coaching, or holding others accountable
• You avoid difficult conversations or feel uncomfortable addressing performance, attendance, or professionalism issues
• You view supervision as task management rather than relationship-building and staff development
• You struggle with balancing empathy and expectations, or have difficulty setting clear boundaries
• You are uncomfortable making decisions, especially when they impact staff or individuals supported
• You prefer a predictable, desk-based role with minimal interruptions or on-call responsibilities
• You are not open to feedback, reflection, or continuous improvement
• You expect leadership authority without being visible, present, and engaged with staff and individuals
• You are looking for a role where compliance alone defines success, rather than quality, dignity, and people-centered outcomes

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The Arc of Fayette County
80 Old New Salem Road,
Uniontown, PA 15401
t) 724-438-9042 – f) 724-438-2405

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