Mental Health Advisor

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health - Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR)

POSITION: Resident Advisor

STATUS: Full-Time; 37.5 hours / week

LOCATION: Wilkinsburg

SCHEDULE: Flexible to meet the needs of the program; Includes some weekends

WAGES: $11 / hour

Milestone Centers, 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. Our Agency oversees 20 residential settings, two outpatient offices, three adult training facilities, a prevocational enterprise program, a consumer drop-in center, habilitation services, and two Health Care Quality Units in Butler and Warren, which train professionals in 18 counties. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

The Resident Advisor will be responsible for providing direct care to adult consumers/clients and assist with activities of daily living (ADL) that produce individual outcomes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide training and direct assistance to consumers in the development of daily living skills (ADLs)

Provide a therapeutic environment enabling the individual to attain a maximum level of independence

Communicate with supervisor, coworkers, and all essential personnel to facilitate the continuum of quality care for each individual

Complete all assigned paperwork with accuracy and within the appropriate period

Monitor and document the medication intake of consumers and teach the process of obtaining refills and new prescriptions from providers in a timely manner

Facilitate communication and linkage with other support services with the Agency and in the community

Aid residents in the utilization of the community transport system and in the use of public transportation

Assist with the organization of CRR social events and holiday activities

Handle crisis situations in accordance with regulations and immediately report any emergencies, unusual incidents, and/or unusual consumer behaviors to the Program Supervisor

Responsible for identifying safety issues and maintenance needs within the facility and initiating the necessary action to minimize injury to people or damage to property

Promote appropriate socialization with consumers by advising and modeling

Transport consumers or run errands in Agency vehicles

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Six (6) months of mental health experience preferred

3. Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

4. Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances

WAGES

$11 / hour

CASH INCENTIVES

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

$1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to work at Milestone)

BENEFITS

Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances (United Healthcare)

o $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Eight observed holidays

Earn from 15 to 27 paid time off days

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)

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

Credit Union

Educational Leave

Legal Services (Legal Shield)

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

Fax resumes: 412- 824-8160

Drop off resumes or apply in person: Partners For Quality, 250 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

If you need any assistance or require an accommodation to apply please contact us at 412-446-0700.

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

EOE