Senior DSP

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:[email protected]

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

EOE

Qualifications:

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

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