What are the responsibilities and job description for the MC - CPS Program Specialist/Activity Coordinator position at Partners for Quality?
Overview:
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:
WORK PERKS
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Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Garden City Adult and Seniors Service Center
POSITION: Program Aide
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday
LOCATION:Monroeville and Wilkinsburg
DEPARTMENT: Garden City Adult and Seniors Service Center
POSITION: Program Aide
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday
LOCATION:Monroeville and Wilkinsburg
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.
To oversee and manage the programming for assigned caseload of individuals in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department and maintain compliance with all applicable ODP and Dept. of Aging regulations
- Coordinates, completes, and distributes all assessments as required by licensing chapter regulations as well as assessments based on health, safety, risk reduction, and client satisfaction initiatives
- Participates in the individual plan process including development, team reviews and implementation, in accordance with applicable licensing chapter
- Reviews individual plan updates, critical revisions, and annual reviews for accuracy and communicates needed corrections and revisions to the Supports Coordinator. Maintains documentation of correspondence with the Supports Coordinator and plan/support team. Manages, coordinates and provides staff training regarding the needs of the individuals as identified in the plan
- Fulfill the requirements of the Activities Coordinator per Department of Aging, Chapter 11 regulations
- Develop and provide meaningful, quality activities that meet the Core Services requirements for Therapeutic Activities.
- Design and plan activities that meet the functional needs of the clients, this is to include Individualized activities, small and large group activities, active and spectator participation, intergenerational experiences, involvement in community activities and events, outdoor activities as appropriate and opportunities to volunteer.
- Assist with adapting activities in order to meet the functioning level and interests of all participants.
- Develop and post a monthly activity’s calendar that shows a full schedule of activities throughout the programming day.
- Provide direct supervision of clients at required ratio during scheduled work hours, including but not limited to: personal care including lifts and transfers, transportation, implementation of SEEPs, Behavior Plans, Restrictive Procedure Plans, and Individual Support Plans, in addition to mitigating and addressing day-to-day crisis management
- Relevant and reasonable work assigned by Program Supervisor, Manager, or Director
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
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Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:
Complete an employment application online
Email resumes:Careers@PFQ.org
Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
EOE
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities OR
- Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities
- Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
- Act 33 & Act 34 clearances
- Valid PA Driver’s license, if transporting
- Office of Developmental Program CPS certificate within first 60 days
Salary : $20
