DSP, Day Program - Riverside

About the role

Milestone Centers Inc., 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 and provides personal care assistance to clients.
• 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 supervision.
• 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 a safe/healthy environment.
• Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in training and mentoring new staff with day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school education; preferably one year of experience working with persons with disabilities or in another caregiving role.
• Act 33 & Act 34 clearances.
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid training.
• Medication Administration training (for staff who will administer medication).
• Valid PA Driver’s license, if transporting clients.
• 24 hours of training per year.

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.
• $1,000 Employee Referral bonus (for successfully referring someone to full‑time employment).
• Paid orientation and training.
• Free parking (select locations).
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Minimum Compensation: USD $17.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation: USD $17.00/Yr.

Schedule

Status: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.