Community Participation Specialist - 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. 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:

POSITION SUMMARY: To oversee and manage the programming for assigned caseload of individuals in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department and maintain compliance with all applicable PA Chapter 2380 and 6100 regulations

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1) Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity, and compassion

2) Utilizes Sanctuary Model’s shared values, the Seven Commitments and tools to conduct daily tasks

3) 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

4) Participates in the individual plan process including development, team reviews and implementation, in accordance with applicable licensing chapter

5) 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

6) Provides, coordinates and oversees activities for the individuals in accordance with the individual plans

7) Supports the integration of individuals in the community

8) Supports the communication needs of the individuals and promotes involvement with families and friends

9) Reviews Daily/Service Notes for completion and accuracy and incorporates data collected into Progress Notes

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

 

Qualifications:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year 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

· 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.

· Ability to lift and transfer without restriction

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS UTILIZED ON THE JOB:

Working knowledge of the Sanctuary Model, Seven Commitments and Tools • Role-modeling skills and Positive Interactions & Customer Service Skills • Organizational skills regarding paperwork and documentation • Written and verbal communication which is legible and grammatically acceptable • Community involvement and relations • Basic computer skills

 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Act 33 & Act 34 clearances

• Valid PA Driver’s license, if transporting

• Office of Developmental Program CPS certificate within first 60 days

 

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
• Drop off resumes or apply in person: Partners For Quality, 250 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Minimum Compensation:USD $19.27/Hr.Maximum Compensation:USD $19.27/Hr.