POSITION:     Mobile Housing Support Assistant     Washington Mobile Housing Support Team        PAY GRADE:     8  WAGE:                $21,244 (as a minimum)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Visits client’s residences daily to aid clients with the implementing of Service Plan and program activities.

• Provides hands-on assistance to program participants to aid in completion of contracted services (including, but not limited to housekeeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, money management, and community access).

• Develops recreational and social activities with residents, in conjunction with Individual Service Plans.

• Participates in regular staff training to develop basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients.

• Maintains proper condition, cleanliness and safety of program participant residences, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Human Services or two years experience as a RPW or an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered, at the discretion of the Agency.

• Ability read, write and verbally communicate with effectiveness.

• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and safe driving record.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Public Welfare.

• Ability to safely operate a 16 Passenger Van.

• Ability to assist and/or lift clients weighing up to 160 pounds, as may be required.

• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction.

• Ability to work split shifts and flexibility to move to various center locations, when program needs dictate.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607,  ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 1259, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012.

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