DSP - CPS/Walden Senior Citizens Center

About the Organization

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. Citizen Care has locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Walden Senior Citizens Center

Responsibilities

• Treating people with dignity and respect
• Encouraging personal discovery, development, and enhancing self-esteem
• Promoting independence in all aspects of a person's life
• Encouraging each person to understand, exercise, and protect their rights and the rights of others
• Helping each person to identify, realize and celebrate their hopes and dreams
• Encouraging independence while at the same time providing supports as needed
• Acting as a community ambassador representing the agency in a positive manner by demonstrating professionalism when with the general public/business contacts
• Identifies, pursues, schedules, and coordinates opportunities for individuals to develop and retain relationships between program clients and community members
• Helping to nurture volunteer opportunities by establishing contacts and remaining an active confidant during the experience(s)
• Accompanying and assisting people during activities/trips up to 75% of the time
• Interacting positively with people at all times
• Problem solves and assists the program to overcome barriers and challenges within the community
• Provides behavioral supports including execution of individual plans, crisis plans, SEEP, TSP's, etc.
• Ensures the safety and welfare needs of the individuals during community inclusion
• Complies with HIPAA regulations
• Basic computer knowledge of e-mails, Word, Excel, MS Outlook
• Assisting people to achieve/realize personal outcomes/personal goals including care
• Assisting people with their health and dietary needs
• Assisting people with safety and security
• Accurate paperwork and record keeping, including but not limited to completion of all components of each individual's Plan for Services and Supports
• Assisting in the overall operations of the Community Participation Supports by providing a safe, healthy, and productive environment that nurtures success and fosters a rewarding experience for all people receiving services and employees

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable means of transportation
• Driver's license
• One (1) year work experience providing services and supports to people with intellectual disabilities
• The ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Act 34 and if applicable, FBI clearances

Benefits

• 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 per 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

Pay

$17.00 per hour