Overview:
ORGANIZATION: Milestone CentersDEPARTMENT: Community Connections ProgramPOSITION: DSP - Community Connections ProgramSTATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / weekHOURS: Monday FridayLOCATION: Community BasedSALARY: $16.22/hour
Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.
Responsibilities:
To provide opportunities for Community Connections Program clients to engage in new experiences, create relationships, support to develop potential friendships, and contribute to their community based on their interests and preferences.
- Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity, and compassion
- Utilizes Sanctuary Models shared values, the Seven Commitments, and tools to conduct daily tasks
- Participates in the individual plan process including development, team reviews and implementation, in accordance with applicable PA Code 6100.
- Supports the communication needs of the individuals and promotes involvement with families and friends with assistance from the Community Connections Program Coordinator
- Assists with the Identification, pursuit, scheduling, and coordination of opportunities to develop and retain relationships between CCP clients & community members.
- Provide peer mentoring and coaching to newly hired staff on the needs of the individuals supported as identified in the plan.
- Assists the Coordinator and Supervisor in providing, coordinating, and overseeing activities for the individuals in accordance with the individual plans
- Supports the integration and engagement of individuals in the community
- Complete Daily Service Notes and goal documentation and reviews for completion and accuracy within the service day.
CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:
- $1,000 - $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to work at Milestone)
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS UTILIZED ON THE JOB:
- Working knowledge of the Sanctuary Model, Seven Commitments and Tools
- Role-modeling skills; Positive Interactions & Customer Service Skills / Community involvement and relations
- Organizational skills regarding paperwork and documentation and Basic computer skills
- Written and verbal communication which is legible and grammatically acceptable
- Ability to drive an 8-passenger van
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- 100% Community based and direct care provided to clients with disabilities
- Transport of clients into the community during program hours
- Program hours are Monday Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
- Additional hours scheduled for staff training and meetings
APPLY TO THIS POSITION
Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:
- Complete an employment application online
- Email resumes: ...@PFQ.org
- Rather call to schedule an interview? 412-###-####!
- Drop off resumes or apply in person: Partners For Quality, 250 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
If you need any assistance or require an accommodation to apply please contact us at 412-###-####.
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Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
EOE
Qualifications:
- High School diploma and 8 months of experience in working directly with persons with disabilities
- Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
- Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
- Valid PA Drivers License
- Office of Developmental Program CPS certificate within first 60 days
- Medication administration certification (when necessary)
Minimum Compensation:USD $16.22/Yr.Maximum Compensation:USD $16.22/Yr.