DSP - Job Coach - Crews

Partners For Quality; Robinson Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Cash payout option in lieu of Health보험

Paid time off / Wellness days

Free parking (select locations)

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Citizen Care Inc. in Robinson Township seeks a Direct Support Professional - Job Coach - Crews to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will assist with personal care, health needs, and community integration, reporting to the Site Manager and following each individual's Plan for Services. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and 2 years in Human Services with 1 year in job training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license in PA/OH/WV.
• 2 years experience in Human Services.
• 1 year experience with job training preferred.
• Dependable with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and transfer without restriction.
• Excellent references, both personal and professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist people to achieve personal outcomes and goals.
• Assist with basic personal care and health/dietary needs.
• Help people experience community life and refine vocational skills.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and records for Plans and timesheets.
• Interact positively with people and professionals at all times.
• Support a safe, healthy, and productive environment.

Skills

Dependable

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Excellent references

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Organization

Citizen Care Inc.

Department

Community & Employment Supports

Position

Direct Support Professional - Job Coach - Crews

Status

Full-Time; 40 hours / week

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

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 productive environment 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

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

Qualifications

• 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

Minimum Compensation

USD $18.50/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $18.75/Hr.