Job description
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Garden City Senior Day Program
POSITION: Program Aide
STATUS: Full Time; 37. 5 hours / week
LOCATIONS: Monroeville
SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Monday through Friday
WAGES: $15 / hour
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.
Assists the program team in implementing program plans, provides personal care assistance to clients and acts as a valuable team member supporting assigned ratios.
Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity and compassion.
Utilizes Sanctuary Model’s shared values, the Seven Commitments and tools to conduct daily tasks.
Assists in the design and implementation of group and individual instruction including data collection and goal implementation under the supervision of the assigned Program Specialist and/or Instructor.
Provides input into individual assessments, outcomes and goals.
Directly supervises program participants at required ratio during scheduled work hours (1:1, 1:3, 1:6).
Provides behavioral supports including execution of SEEP (Social, Environmental & Emotional Support Plans), Restrictive Procedure Plans and Behavior Plans as written.
Provides personal assistance, including lifts and transfers.
Completes all required paperwork within assigned timeframes.
Promotes skill growth and independence of clients.
Acts as a role model for positive client behavior.
Assists the program with identifying and maintaining community involvement activities for clients.
Transports clients by vehicle (PA driver licensed staff only).
Maintains and organizes the work area.
Addresses clients’ unmet safety or welfare needs apparent during program hours.
Performs relevant and reasonable work assigned by the Director.
Maintain safe/healthy environment.
Participates in meetings/trainings as assigned by Supervisor.
Assist in training and mentoring new staff with day-to-day responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED and one year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities or in another care-giving role.
Valid PA driver’s license, if transporting
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Reports results
Act 33 and Act 34 clearance
CPR
First Aid
Medication Administration (trained staff only)
24-hour training per year
WAGES
$15 / hour
CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:
- $1,000 - $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to work at Milestone)
BENEFITS
Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurances (United Healthcare)
- $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 15 to 27 Paid Days Off / year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Optional 401(k) with Employer match
WORK PERKS
- Paid orientation and training (Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, etc.)
- Free parking (select locations)
- Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
APPLY TO THIS POSITION
Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:
Complete an employment application online
Email resumes: Careers@PFQ.org
Rather call to schedule an interview? 412-446-0776!
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.
www.MilestonePA.org
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Partners For Quality is committed to promoting a safe and healthy workplace for the people we support and for our employees. To protect everyones health and ensure the continuity of business operations, Partners For Quality will require all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide the required exemption.
Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer
EOE
Requirements
High School diploma and 8 months of experience in working directly with persons with disabilities
Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
Valid PA Driver’s License
Office of Developmental Program CPS certificate within first 60 days
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