What are the responsibilities and job description for the MC - Social Activity Assistant 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:
This multifaceted role involves working in tandem with Behavioral Health Therapists and Social Activity Coordinators to help plan and lead therapeutic programming and facilitates the implementation and co-facilitation of group-based activities both within the facility and in the community. By assisting with providing support and tailored interventions, you will play a vital part in helping individuals overcome challenges and develop essential life skills.
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Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Social Rehabilitation
POSITION: Social Activity Assistant
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday
LOCATION: Monroeville and Wilkinsburg
DEPARTMENT: Social Rehabilitation
POSITION: Social Activity Assistant
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.
The primary focus of this role is to empower individuals navigating their behavioral health journey. Social Rehabilitation service is designed to improve overall health outcomes by targeting key areas of Holistic Health 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 Therapists and Social Activity Coordinators to help plan and lead therapeutic programming and facilitates the implementation and co-facilitation of group-based activities both within the facility and in the community. By assisting with providing support and tailored interventions, you will play a vital part in helping individuals overcome challenges and develop essential life skills.
- Coordinating and managing therapeutic activities, including scheduling, securing needed supplies and transportation, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Co-facilitate dynamic and engaging activities or discussions that promote personal growth, self-awareness, and skill development, honoring the diverse perspectives and experiences within the group which meets individualized objectives
- Provide people supported activity opportunities to foster skills, identify integrative community activities and coordinate resources for participation
- Comply with Crisis Plans, Support Plans and Documented Accommodations for people supported guided by the program’s Behavioral Health Therapists and Supervisor to ensure best practice and consistency
- Encouraging and assisting people served with participation in activities, providing support and encouragement as needed
- Consults with Social Rehabilitation Supervisor or Director and other Milestone representatives frequently regarding client behaviors and potential needs
- Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all people served
- Complete documentation in a timely manner as needed
- Complies with all Milestone Program Policies/Procedures and Partners for Quality and Milestone Specific Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Completes all other duties as assigned
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
Approved agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Credit towards C.E.U.s
Paid orientation and training
Free parking
Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Cell Phone discount (Verizon)
APPLY TO THIS POSITION
Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:
Complete an employment application: https://careers.pfq.org/careers-home
Text PFQJOBS to 97211
Email resumes to: Careers@PFQ.org
Drop off resumes or apply in person: Partners For Quality, 250 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
If you need any assistance or require an accommodation to apply please contact us at 412-446-0700.
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Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
EOE
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Act 33 / 34 and FBI clearances required
- Valid PA Driver’s license
Salary : $16 - $17
