Parenting Support Professional
Job Location:
Greensburg, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Pay Rate: up to $23.00/Hour
Work Schedule: Full-Time 37.5 Hour Work Week
Location: On-Site
Up to $2000 Sign-On Bonus
Position Summary
The Parenting Support Professional (PSP) provides support for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities or suspected intellectual disabilities. Together with the person and their family assist in charting a course that supports them to parent their child/children as well as realizing their goals to achieve life that is important to them.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the development of Person-Centered plans. Understand and implement each Persons Person-Centered Plan and current ISP that reflects the goals and outcomes chosen by the Person.
- Support the Person in the creation of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) and IEP individualized Education Program for self or child(ren).
- Respect each persons right to make choices and exercise self-determination resulting in life experiences and personal growth for themselves and their children.
- Support each Persons health and safety while also supporting their right to risk while understanding the PSPs role as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
- Provide opportunities for each person to explore their interest in their community and build relationships.
- Understand the importance of family in each persons life. Build a positive relationship with family members.
- Develop positive working relationships with team members to include team members related to child protective services.
- Support each Persons needs and requests for support to include: Person-Centered goals and outcomes appointments relationship building legal/court hearing and meetings educational meetings and behavior support sessions for themselves or their children.
- Complete required documentation.
- Create a daily schedule report daily schedule and any changes to supervisory staff.
- Participate in training as required including team meetings.
- Adhere to all policies procedures and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: The equivalent of a Bachelors degree in Human Services/Social Science and one year of experience in a related field.
- Skills: Effective communication organizational interpersonal and planning skills required.
- Clearances: Satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI clearance as required.
- Driving Requirements: Valid license to drive in the State of Pennsylvania and a properly insured vehicle.
Why Join Achieva
- Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven supportive team.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
- Company-Paid Life AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva advocates with empowers and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.
Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin veteran status or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact our Human Resources Department at ext. 650 or email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Achieva Family of Organizations is committed to helping people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance.
