Program Aide (Yough Adventure Program)
Partners For Quality · Monroeville, PA · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assists the program team in carrying out program plans
- Provides personal care assistance to clients
- Affords support to clients in designing and implementing group and individual instruction
- Collects and implements data and goals under supervision
- Directly supervises program participants at required ratio during scheduled work hours
- Executes SEEP, Restrictive Procedure Plans, and Behavior Plans
- Provides behavioral and personal assistance, including lifts and transfers
- Completes required paperwork within assigned timeframes
- Promotes skill growth and independence of clients
- Acts as a role model for positive client behavior
- Identifies and maintains community involvement activities for clients
- Transports clients by vehicle (PA Driver Licensed staff only)
- Maintains and organizes the work area
- Addresses unmet safety or welfare needs of clients
- Performs relevant and reasonable work assigned by the Director
- Maintains a safe/healthy environment
- Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor
- Aid in training and mentoring new staff
Qualifications
- High school education and 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, and Medication Administration (trained staff only)
- Valid PA Driver’s license, if transporting
- 24 hours of annual training
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including 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