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Partners For Quality · 1 month ago

Program Aide, Garden City Senior Day Program

Monroeville, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$15/hr - $15/hr

1+ years exp

Milestone Centers is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities. The Program Aide will assist the program team in implementing program plans and providing personal care assistance to clients, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for program participants.

Non ProfitOffice AdministrationRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Assists the program team in implementing program plans, provides personal care assistance to clients and acts as a valuable team member supporting assigned ratios

Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity and compassion

Utilizes Sanctuary Model’s shared values, the Seven Commitments and tools to conduct daily tasks

Assists in the design and implementation of group and individual instruction including data collection and goal implementation under the supervision of the assigned Program Specialist and/or Instructor

Provides input into individual assessments, outcomes and goals

Directly supervises program participants at required ratio during scheduled work hours (1:1, 1:3, 1:6)

Provides behavioral supports including execution of SEEP (Social, Environmental & Emotional Support Plans), Restrictive Procedure Plans and Behavior Plans as written

Provides personal assistance, including lifts and transfers

Completes all required paperwork within assigned timeframes

Promotes skill growth and independence of clients

Acts as a role model for positive client behavior

Assists the program with identifying and maintaining community involvement activities for clients

Transports clients by vehicle (PA driver licensed staff only)

Maintains and organizes the work area

Addresses clients’ unmet safety or welfare needs apparent during program hours

Performs relevant and reasonable work assigned by the Director

Maintain safe/healthy environment

Participates in meetings/trainings as assigned by Supervisor

Assist in training and mentoring new staff with day-to-day responsibilities

Qualification

DisabilitiesCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationMedication Administration trainingAct 33 clearanceAct 34 clearanceHigh School Diploma/GED24-hour training per year