Lead DSP - Residential

ORGANIZATION:  Milestone Centers Inc.
DEPARTMENT:  IDD Residential
POSITION:  Lead DSP - Residential
STATUS:  Full Time;
SCHEDULE / HOURS: 40 hours a week mostly weekdays with some weekend requirements
LOCATION: Monroeville area including Wilkinsburg and Penn Hills

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.

The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to the Community Living Manager (CLM) assisting with the overall operation of assigned residential homes. The Lead DSP provides education and coaching support to staff to facilitate goals in clients’ Individual Support Plans (ISP). This position provides direct care and support to ID&A Residential clients with their individual goals and activities of daily living, as needed and as defined in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs) .

Lead DSP Responsibilities:

• Report to the CLM concerning the operation of assigned residential homes.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement during the performance of required duties.
• Communicate significant information (including staffing/transportation changes and behavioral/medical problems to the CLM, nurse, staff and non-residential staff.
• Assists with education, training and coaching DSPs to ensure:
• Consistent implementation of Individual Support Plans
• Knowledge and understanding of SEEPs, Crisis Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
• Completion of accurate record keeping and documentation (Service Notes, Behavior Logs, Communication Notes, Incident Reports…)
• Compliance with 6400 Regulations
• Coaching and mentoring of all newly hired DSPs
• Works with staff and clients to maintain a safe and healthy home environment
• Completes weekly physical site checklists
• Completes Maintain X requests as needed
• Assists with monitoring clients’ finances
• Assure therapeutic diets are properly prepared and served
• Properly administer and/or observe administration of medications. Implement and discontinue medications.
• Creates monthly activity calendar
• Track medical appointments according to regulations and client needs
• Successful completion of medication administration training

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

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism
• Experience in a residential setting preferred
• Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
• Valid PA driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Act 34 Clearance and FBI Clearance, if applicable
• Complete and maintain Department of Human Services Medication Administration Certification