Social Activity Coordinator

Partners For Quality, Inc.; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Milestone Centers Inc., a nonprofit organization, seeks a Social Activity Coordinator in Wilkinsburg to empower individuals with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities. This is a full-time role based in-house with typical weekday hours.

In this position you will plan and co-facilitate group and individual activities with the Behavioral Health Therapist, support holistic well-being, and help participants engage with the local community, nutrition, and employment exploration.

Qualifications

• Two years of field experience in human services.
• Experience coordinating activities for individuals with diverse abilities and behavioral health needs.
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances required; valid PA Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co‑facilitate individual or group activities with Behavioral Health Therapist.
• Develop therapeutic programming within the facility and in the local community.
• Evaluate outcomes to meet identified objectives and support life skills development.

Education

Associate degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job 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 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 impact 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

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 experienceExperience 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

Minimum Compensation

USD $18.00/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $18.00/Hr.