DSP - Job Coach - Crews

ORGANIZATION: Citizen Care Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Community & Employment Supports
POSITION: Direct Support Professional - Job Coach - Crews
STATUS: Full-Time; 40 hours / week
SCHEDULE: 
LOCATION: Robinson Township

Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of Partners For Quality 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.

Responsible to the Site Manager for providing supports and services to people with intellectual disabilities by:

• Assisting people to achieve/realize personal outcomes/personal goals
• Assisting people with basic personal care needs
• Assisting people with their health and dietary needs
• Assisting people to experience community life
• Assisting people in refining their vocational and social skills
• Assisting people with safety and security
• Accurate paperwork and record keeping, including but not limited to completion of all components of each individual’s Plan for Services and Supports, as well as all contract forms/time sheets
• Assisting with medical concerns
• Interacting positively with people at all times
• Interacting professionally with the general public/business contacts
• Assisting in the overall operations of the facility by providing a safe, healthy, and productiveenvironment that nurtures success and fosters a rewarding experience for all people receiving services and employees
• Personal/Professional development including attending mandatory meetings and in-services as scheduled by the Site Manager
• Other related duties as required

Cash Incentives

Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:

• Up to $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to Full Time employment)

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

Email resumes:Careers@PFQ.org

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

• High school diploma or GED
• A valid Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
• Two (2) years experience in the field of Human Services.
• One (1) year experience with job training preferred
• Must be dependable and be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
• Excellent references, both personal and professional