DSP- Community Connections Program Milestone Centers

Partners for Quality

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$1,000–$2,500

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Coaching, Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, High School Diploma, Incentive Programs, Life Insurance, Medication Administration, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Coordination

LOCATION

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

POSTED

30+ days ago

Overview:

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers
DEPARTMENT: Community Connections Program
POSITION: DSP - Community Connections Program
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
HOURS: Monday Friday
LOCATION: Community Based
SALARY: $16.87/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 Model’s 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

BENEFITS

Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
$1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
Wellness Days (2 per year)
Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

Paid orientation and training
Free parking (select locations)
Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

Complete an employment application online

resumes:Careers@PFQ.org

or text PFQjobs to 912-715-6282

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 Driver’s License
Office of Developmental Program CPS certificate within first 60 days
Medication administration certification (when necessary)

Minimum Compensation: USD $16.87/Yr.

About the Company

Partners for Quality

Partners For Quality Inc. (PFQ) is a private, non-profit organization based in Robinson Township. Partners For Quality provides administrative management to five subsidiary organizations that support local individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. PFQ’s management services include Fiscal (including payroll), HR, IT and Communications – thus allowing subsidiaries to focus on their day-to-day priorities. Our subsidiaries include Allegheny Children’s Initiative, Citizen Care, Exceptional Adventures, Milestone Centers and the Partners For Quality Foundation. Through these subsidiaries, we provide community-based supports and services to 5,000 adults and children with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges in Allegheny County.

Allegheny Children’s Initiative provides mental and behavioral health community-based services to children, adolescents and families throughout Allegheny County. Based in Pittsburgh’s South Side, we provide Intensive Behavioral Health Services, Service Coordination, Student Assistance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Family Based Mental Health programs. ACI has earned certification from the Council On Accreditation.

Citizen Care Inc. provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership. Citizen Care has locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

Exceptional Adventures has more than 40 years of experience providing vacation opportunities, social events and monthly dances for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our recreational and travel programs are designed to support guests in a wide variety of activities. Organized trips include motor coach, flight, train and cruise packages which are offered year-round.

Milestone Centers supports individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Our Agency oversees 20 residential settings, two outpatient offices, three adult training facilities, a prevocational enterprise program, a consumer drop-in center, habilitation services, and two Health Care Quality Units in Butler and Warren, which train professionals in 18 counties. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

The Partners For Quality Foundation conducts fundraising for all organizational services and supports. Partners For Quality Inc. receives operating funds through various sources, private gifts, grants and special events helping the agency go “above and beyond” basic needs. The Foundation’s goal is to build and strengthen PFQ’s support resources to supplement government dollars.

The Partners For Quality family of agencies is an equal opportunity employer. EOE.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Military Leave

FOUNDED

1975

WEBSITE

http://www.pfq.org/