Job Description

Overview:

ORGANIZATION : Citizen Care Inc.
DEPARTMENT : Community Living (Residential Homes)
POSITION : Senior Direct Support Professional
STATUS : Full-Time; 40 hours / week
SCHEDULE / HOURS : 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION : Robinson Township

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.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Direct Support Professional -DSP will be responsible to the Community Living Manager for assisting with the overall operation of assigned Community Living Homes including:

• The coordination of services and supports
• Coordination of Staff Assignments
• Focus on the CQL’s Quality Measures
• Compliance with CCI Policies and Procedures
• Compliance with 6400 Regulations
• Educate people about their rights, and encourage people to exercise their rights
• Assuring that staff are assisting people to:
  • Achieve/realize Personal Goals
  • Meet basic Personal Care needs
  • Meet Health and Dietary needs
  • Experience Home Life
  • Experience Community Life
  • Have Safety and Security
  • Assist in maintaining accurate paperwork and record keeping
  • Work together with other staff to promote a safe, healthy and productive environment

CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:

• $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)
• $2,500 Sign-On and Retention Bonus

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
• Use of agency vehicle for work-related activities

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

Complete an employment application online

Email resumes:Careers@PFQ.org

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Valid PA, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience providing services and supports to people with intellectual disabilities
4. Sincerely interested in improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities
5. Experience in residential setting preferred
6. Ability to lift and transfer without restriction
7. Excellent references, both personal and professional
8. Act 34 and FBI clearances if applicable

Minimum Compensation: USD $18.00/Hr. Maximum Compensation: USD $18.00/Hr.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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