Highlights
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and 1 year of field experience E xperience coordinating activities for individuals with diverse abilities, including those navigating physical or intellectual differences, on a behavioral health journey, or members of the Deaf community . 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.pfq.org/ |
Description
Overview:
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Social Rehabilitation
POSITION: Social Activity Coordinator
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
LOCATION: Wilkinsburg
SCHEDULE/Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Monday through Friday
WAGE: $18/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. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.
Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this role is to empower individuals navigating physical or intellectual differences, those on a behavioral health journey, or to members of the vibrant Deaf community to achieve their full potential. Milestone offers services and supports designed to improve overall health outcomes by targeting key areas of Holistic Health that impacts well-being beyond traditional healthcare through focusing on the following areas:
- Supportive person-centered activities that promote safe and sustainable independent living
- Opportunities to strengthen community engagement and social support for those served
- Educational activities and health literacy promotion
- Ensure access to healthy food and nutrition
- Improve economic stability through exploration of employment related activities
This multifaceted role involves working in tandem with Behavioral Health Therapist to plan therapeutic programming, implement and co-facilitate individual or group-based activities both within the facility and in the local community and evaluate outcomes to meet identified objectives. By providing support and tailored interventions, you will play a vital part in helping individuals overcome challenges and develop essential life skills.
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:- Associate degree in human services, social sciences or related field and 2 years of field experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and 1 year of field experience Experience coordinating activities for individuals with diverse abilities, including those navigating physical or intellectual differences, on a behavioral health journey, or members of the Deaf community
- Act 33 / 34 and FBI clearances required
- Valid PA Driver’s license
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Military Leave
About Company
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.