Direct Support Professional - Job Coach

Overview

Citizen Care Inc. DEPARTMENT : Community and Employment Support Services POSITION : Direct Support Professional

• Job Coach 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

Responsible to the Employment Services Manager/Competitive Integrated Employment Manager for providing supports and services to people with intellectual disabilities across a variety of community-based work settings.

• Provide the crew with the support, instruction and assistance necessary to develop skills and fulfill the contract agreement (1 on 1, Hotel setting)
• Fulfillment of small group and competitive employment/contractual agreements with community businesses and companies; as well as job finding and development opportunities through Waiver/OVR service
• Be a positive role model to others by demonstrating professionalism when interacting with the members of the Citizen Care Workforce and company employees
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner between the crew members and the Employment Services Manager/Competitive Integrated Employment Manager
• Problem solve by evaluating situations as they develop and propose a Plan of Action to resolve the issue Treating people with dignity and respect
• Encouraging personal discovery, development, and enhancing self-esteem
• Promoting independence in all aspects of a person’s life
• Encouraging each person to understand, exercise, and protect their rights and the rights of others
• Helping each person to identify, realize and celebrate their hopes and dreams
• Providing each person choices whenever possible
• Encouraging independence while at the same time providing supports as needed
• Reporting to work as scheduled, which may include working at other facilities, houses, apartments or as specified on holidays/snow days, and mandatory overtime CASH INCENTIVES Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs: $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to Full Time 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 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. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. High school diploma or GED
3. A valid Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
4. Two (2) years experience in the field of Human Services
5. One (1) year experience with job training preferred
6. Must be dependable and be able to work a flexible schedule
7. Must be able to work independently Minimum Compensation USD $19.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation USD $21.00/Yr. Responsible to the Employment Services Manager/Competitive Integrated Employment Manager for providing supports and services to people with intellectual disabilities across a variety of community-based work settings. · Provide the crew with the support, instruction and assistance necessary to develop skills and fulfill the contract agreement (1 on 1, Hotel setting) · Fulfillment of small group and competitive employment/contractual agreements with community businesses and companies; as well as job finding and development opportunities through Waiver/OVR service · Be a positive role model to others by demonstrating professionalism when interacting with the members of the Citizen Care Workforce and company employees · Communicate in a timely and effective manner between the crew members and the Employment Services Manager/Competitive Integrated Employment Manager · Problem solve by evaluating situations as they develop and propose a Plan of Action to resolve the issue Treating people with dignity and respect · Encouraging personal discovery, development, and enhancing self-esteem · Promoting independence in all aspects of a person’s life · Encouraging each person to understand, exercise, and protect their rights and the rights of others · Helping each person to identify, realize and celebrate their hopes and dreams · Providing each person choices whenever possible · Encouraging independence while at the same time providing supports as needed · Reporting to work as scheduled, which may include working at other facilities, houses, apartments or as specified on holidays/snow days, and mandatory overtime CASH INCENTIVES Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs: $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to Full Time 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 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
8. Must be at least 18 years of age
9. High school diploma or GED
10. A valid Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
11. Two (2) years experience in the field of Human Services
12. One (1) year experience with job training preferred
13. Must be dependable and be able to work a flexible schedule
14. Must be able to work independently