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employment opportunities

The following is a current list of Employment Opportunities with United Disabilities Services.  For more information about these openings, or to apply for any of these positions, please contact our HR Specialist at (717) 397-1841 or (800) 995-9581. 

Updated March 6, 2007

Positions
Locations
Intake Coordinator - Attendant Care Berks Regional Office - Sinking Spring, PA
Assistive Technology
Resource Center Coordinator 		1901 Olde Homestead Lane, Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster:
Shop Assistant Adaptive Seating, 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 117, Lancaster, Greenfield Corporate Center
Personal Care Attendants

Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, Chester, Schuylkill Counties

 

Position Summaries

Intake Coordinator - Attendant Care

Full-time - 80 hours per pay period; normal business hours (M-F,8-5); with some schedule flexibility to accommodate program needs.

Under supervision of the Program Specialist and in coordination with consumers, the Intake Coordinator will coordinate services in accordance with Attendant Care Program requirements. Primary job responsibilities include completing all necessary forms to enable consumers to receive Attendant Care services; assisting consumers with service delivery in compliance with Attendant Care Program requirements; completing and preparing all forms of documentation required by Finance and Human Resources to ensure accurate employee information; and assisting other staff in providing Attendant Care services.

Assistive Technology Resource Center Coordinator

Part-time none-exempt staff - 25 hours per week, work hours will usually be scheduled during normal business hours (M-F, 8am-5pm); however, flexibility is required to accommodate program/department needs and some evening/weekend work may be required.

The ATRC Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the indentification of service needs by the ATRC program through data analysis and development.

Shop Assistant

Part-time opportunity under the direction of the Adaptive Seating Program Manager, the Shop Assistant will assist the Seating Specialist to manufacture, modify and repair seating systems as prescribed by the Adaptive Seating Program Manager. primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the Seating Specialist in fabrication of all seating components, assisting Program Manager and/or Seating Specialist to assure that the seating system is appropriate for the specific needs of the client, maintaining the shop and equipment to ensure safe and proper use of equipment, maintaining supply inventory to ensure that supplies are available as needed to fabricate seating systems, performing specialized jobs as required by the Seating Specialist, interacting with clients and others in a manner which reflects a positive and professional attitude.

Personal Care Attendants

We have opportunities for full & part-time employment in Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, Chester and Schuylkill Counties. A qualified attendant under the direction of the consumer provides a wide variety of services based on the needs and expressed desire of the consumer. The attendant provides, according to the Service Plan, basic services such as transfers, health maintenance activities, bathing and personal hygiene, dressing and grooming, and eating including meal preparation and clean-up. In addition, the attendant may provide services such as transportation, and assistance with cognitive tasks as directed by the consumer.

 

Qualifications

Intake Coordinator - Attendant Care

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required. Two years assessment experience required. Two years of experience working with people with physical disabilities and case management preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills - bilingual ability preferred. Effective organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task. Good computer skills including word processing and database applications. Must be able to accommodate travel to remote locations which are not located near public transportation.

ALL INTERNAL TRANSFER REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY: MONDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2007 AT 5:00 PM.

Assistive Technology Resource Center Coordinator

Bachelor's degree in social work, social science or related field of human service, such as psychology, and one year of resource mananger experience; or high school diploma and two years of resource management experience; or, be a person with a physical disability who possesses a high school diploma and has two years of resource management experience. Also requires a minimum two years experience working with adults, families and/or children with disabilities. Case management or information and referral experience preferred. Familiarity/experience with assistive technology preferred. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone skills; effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask;excellent computer skills, including word processing and database management. Bilingual/multi-lingual ability helpful. Must be able to travel to remote locations not located near public transportation. Must be able to transport, set up, operate and dismantle assistive technology equipment for demonstration purposes.

ALL INTERNAL TRANSFER REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY: THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2007 AT 5:00 PM.

Shop Assistant

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of one year of experience operating tools and equipment for wood and/or metal fabrication. Ability to lift 40 lbs. independently and repeatedly throughout work period. Competency with basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken language. Effective organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to accommodate travel to remote locations not located near public transportation; valid driver's license required.

ALL INTERNAL TRANSFER REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2006 AT 5:00 PM.

Personal Care Attendant

Effective February 2005, all applicants hired to be a PCA must possess a high school diploma or GED and 6 months experience working with individual(s) with disabilities. If the applicant does not have a diploma or GED, the applicant must have 1 year of paid experience that is within 10 years of the present date and able to be verified; a GED must be obtained within 1 year of the hire date (termination will result if not obtained by 1 year anniversary date). UDS will reimburse all PCAs after successful completion of the GED when appropriate proof of successful completion of class and/or test is given (per tuition reimbursement policy).

Benefits (include but are not limited to)

  • Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Paid Funeral Leave/Leave of Absence
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k)/Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Referral Reward/Jury Duty Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Expense Compensation/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training Opportunities