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
Email resumes:[email protected]
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.