Program Aides

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Day Program Services

POSITION: Program Aide

STATUS: Full Time; 37. 5 hours / week

LOCATIONS: Monroeville, Penn Hills, Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville), Plum

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Monday through Friday

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 Program Aide will be responsible for carrying out program plans by providing direct care to clients within a day program setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assists in the implementation of group and individual instruction including data collection and goal implementation

Directly supervises program participants at required ratios

Provides behavioral supports, including execution of SEEP (Social, Environmental, and Emotional Support Plans) and behavior plans as written

Provide personal assistance to clients including lifts and transfers

Transports clients by vehicle

Maintains and organizes work area

Participates in teams as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma, or equivalent

2. Six month’s experience working with persons with disabilities or in another care-giving role

3. Physical tolerance to handle material (lifting materials at weights up to 50 lbs.)

4. Must be 18 years of age

5. 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 (Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, etc.)

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