MC - DSP Community Connections Program (CCP)

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, 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.

Overview:

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT: IDA CCP
POSITION: DSP Community Connections Program (CCP)
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
SCHEDULE / HOURS:  Monday Friday 8:00AM - 3:30PM
LOCATION: Garden City Senior Center - Monroeville

RATE: $17/hr.

 

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. 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. 

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.
• 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 Assistant Director of Community Connections Program 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.
• Assists the CCP program with identifying and maintaining community involvement activities for clients
  Problem-solve and participate in day-to-day crisis management.
• Provides direct supervision of clients at required ratio during scheduled program hours.
• Provides behavioral support including execution of individual SEEPs and Behavior Plans as written.
• Provides required supports for personal care and safely lifting / transferring clients as needed.
• Works as a cooperative member of the team to promote positive, pleasant, efficient work environment.
• Takes initiative with non-routine tasks.
• Participates in team meetings, teambuilding activities, and trainings as scheduled.
• Transports clients, in agency vehicles, as needed and as appropriate.
• Addresses any unmet safety or welfare needs of the clients apparent during program hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:
•    $1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to Full Time employment)
•    $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring a full time Direct Support Professional)
 
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

Qualifications:

• High school education
• One year of experience working with people with disabilities or another care-giving role, preferred.
• Ability to lift and transfer.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• 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 knowledge of Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) regulations

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 100% Community based and direct care provided to clients with disabilities
• Transport of clients into the community during program hours using agency vehicles
• Program hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
• Additional hours scheduled for staff training and meetings

 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Valid PA driver’s license
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Reports results
• Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
• CPR / First Aid certification
• 24 hours of agency provided training per year

Minimum Compensation: USD $17.00/Hr. Maximum Compensation: USD $17.00/Hr.