ORGANIZATION: Citizen Care Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Community Living (Residential Homes)
POSITION: Senior Direct Support Professional
STATUS: Full-Time; 40 hours / week
SCHEDULE / HOURS: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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.
Responsibilities
The Senior Direct Support Professional -DSP will be responsible to the Community Living Manager for assisting with the overall operation of assigned Community Living Homes including:
- The coordination of services and supports
- Coordination of Staff Assignments
- Focus on the CQL’s Quality Measures
- Compliance with CCI Policies and Procedures
- Compliance with 6400 Regulations
- Educate people about their rights, and encourage people to exercise their rights
- Assuring that staff are assisting people to:
- Achieve/realize Personal Goals
- Meet basic Personal Care needs
- Meet Health and Dietary needs
- Experience Home Life
- Experience Community Life
- Have Safety and Security
- Assist in maintaining accurate paperwork and record keeping
- Work together with other staff to promote a safe, healthy and productive environment
CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:
- $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)
- $2,500 Sign-On and Retention 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
- Use of agency vehicle for work-related activities
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]
Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
EOE
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid PA, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
- Minimum of one (1) year experience providing services and supports to people with intellectual disabilities
- Sincerely interested in improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities
- Experience in residential setting preferred
- Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
- Excellent references, both personal and professional
- Act 34 and FBI clearances if applicable
Minimum Compensation
USD $18.00/Hr.
Maximum Compensation
USD $18.00/Hr.