Adult Habilitation Center Worker

• Ridgway, PA, USA
• 13.53 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday
  

POSITION SUMMARY

Dickinson is currently looking for an Adult Habilitation Center Worker to join our team. Direct service employees provide services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in community settings which include families, group homes, and Lifesharing. Based upon the principles of normalization and everyday lives, individuals are presented with opportunities to gain and enhance life experiences. Services consist of supervision, training, and support in general areas of self-care, communication, community participation, and socialization. Areas of emphasis include: therapeutic activities, fine and gross motor development, mobility, personal adjustment, use of community resources, and relationship development. These activities are designed to promote independence while allowing each person to accomplish everyday tasks in order that they may live a quality life. There is a minimum of 1:6 staff ratio maintained at all times. The day is structured to include individual and group activities. Individuals are always encouraged to participate and guide the program to their greatest extent and interest. Services must meet regulatory requirements of programs licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2380, Older 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11 Adult Day Services, and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience necessary

Certifications & Licenses

• Capacity to successfully complete first aid, CPR, Heimlich, and medication administration courses
• Valid driver's license.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Leave – including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Additional Perks – and more!

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. Dickinson Center, Inc. is a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.