MC Program Aide, New Horizons Senior Day Program - Partners for Quality
Monroeville, PA 15146
About the Job
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers
DEPARTMENT: IDD
POSITION: Program Aide
STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week
HOURS: Monday Friday 8:00AM - 3:30PM
LOCATION: New Horizons Senior Center - Monroeville
SALARY: $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. 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: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.
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)
- $2,500 Sign-on Bonus
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: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
