Program Aide (Yough Adventure Program)

Overview:

ORGANIZATION:  Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT:  IDD/Community Participation Supports

POSITION:  Program Aide

STATUS:  Full Time; 37.5 hours / week

SCHEDULE:  37.5 hours per week Flexible to meet the department needs

LOCATION:  Plum

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. 

Responsibilities:

Assists the program team in carrying out program plans, provides personal care assistance to clients and acts as a valuable team member supporting assigned ratios.

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 within the facility and during community participation supports.

· 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.

· Maintains safe/healthy environment.

· Participates in meetings and 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 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to full time employment)

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:View email address on careers.pfq.org

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

EOE

Qualifications:

• High school education and preferably one year of experience in working with persons with disabilities or in another care giving role.
• Act 33 & Act 34 clearances
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• First Aid
• Medication Administration (trained staff only)
• Valid PA Driver’s license, if transporting
• 24 hours training per year