Community Engagement Coordinator - CPS

Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities, and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership, with locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

About the role

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a flexible schedule primarily during daylight hours to meet the needs of the program. The role is based in Robinson Township.

Responsibilities

• Assure that each individual’s personal outcomes, hopes, and dreams are identified and provide supports so that staff may assist people in realizing their goals.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of people’s personal outcomes and monitor their progress toward achievement.
• Educate people about their rights and encourage them to exercise those rights.
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the Managers of Community and Employment Services.
• Initiate and coordinate meetings and the flow of communication to ensure continuity of services for people.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary design, development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized plans for service and supports, including:
  • All ISP duties of the Program Specialist position as outlined in the 2380 Regulations.
  • Supervision, scheduling, and administration of assessments.
  • Three-Month Reviews.
  • Design and implementation of Things I Want to Learn, Things to Know and Do, and Therapeutic Support Plans.
  • Coordinate implementation of interdisciplinary team recommendations.
  • Writing of Minutes, Progress Notes, and Incident Reports.
• Investigate and coordinate community bridging and linking activities.
• Support site Quality Improvement Plans.
• Assist people to participate in paid work opportunities.
• Maintain current and accurate information in the records of people receiving services.
• Assist in training staff in the completion of responsibilities that support the attainment of personal outcomes, including:
  • Assisting people to achieve personal goals.
  • Meeting basic personal care needs.
  • Meeting health and dietary needs.
  • Ensuring people experience community quality of life.
  • Providing safety and security.
  • Maintaining accurate paperwork and record keeping.
  • Promoting a safe, healthy, and productive environment.
  • Interacting positively at all times, reflecting dignity and respect for the person.
  • Providing education and support for people to exercise their rights.
• Provide results-oriented reports to the Manager of the Senior Citizen Center (Walden) by reflecting coordinated service delivery and day-to-day operations at the facility, including:
  • Coordinating annual Plans for Services and Supports, Quarterly Reviews, and Monthly Reviews in conjunction with the Director of Facility Operations.
  • Exercising initiative and educated decision making.
  • Communicating significant information (including transportation changes, behavioral concerns, and medical issues) to all involved parties.
• Perform duties of Medication Administration Practicum Observer as certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, as required.
• Assume management responsibilities for the operation of the facility in the absence of the Manager.
• Complete other related duties as specified.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities; OR
• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• One (1) year of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in designing and implementing services and supports plans.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent references, both work and personal.
• Valid PA, OH, or West Virginia driver's license.
• Act 34 Clearance and FBI Clearance, as applicable.

Pay

Minimum compensation: USD $50,000.00 per year. Maximum compensation: USD $59,000.00 per year.