MC - DSP Community Connections Program (CCP)

Partners For Quality, Inc.

Monroeville (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

8 Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Optional 401(k) with Employer match

Paid orientation and training

Free parking (select locations)

Job summary

Milestone Centers Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional for the Community Connections Program at Garden City Senior Center in Monroeville. This full-time position (37.5 hours) includes mentoring, supervision, and community engagement for clients with disabilities.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm, with a $17/hour rate. Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating opportunities, and supporting clients in daily activities, transportation, and safety.

Qualifications

High school education required; experience in care roles preferred.
Ability to lift and transfer clients safely.
Experience with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide opportunities for CCP clients to engage in new experiences.
Support development of potential friendships and community engagement.
Complete daily service notes, records, and reviews for accuracy.
Provide supervised care and behavioral support per plans.
Transport clients in agency vehicles as needed during program hours.

Skills

Role-modeling skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

8-passenger van driving

ODP regulations knowledge

Education

High school education

1 year experience with disabilities

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

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