Residential Care Advisor

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services OR High School Diploma/Equivalency and 1 year of direct care experience
• Ability to drive an organization automobile/van
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-employment Drug Screen

SCHEDULE (This is a non-exempt/hourly position)

Friday to Monday 1pm-11pm (4-day workweek)

Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment)

• 403B with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday Days
• Plus more

ABOUT THE ROLE

• This position will provide assistance and training to individuals with Serious Mental Illness in our residential treatment Bethel Park location.
• We're looking for people who have experience developing and mentoring a team, and who believe in a strengths-based approach, and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities.
• This position will work in a small 3-bed Mental Health Support Home located in a neighborhood setting in Bethel Park., conveniently located across from South Park.
• While required daily tasks to ensure the health and well-being of the residents and site are of utmost importance, this position offers many opportunities to engage with the residents both on site and out in the community.
• Along with daily interactions and conversations, staff are highly encouraged to help support the resident's well-being through socialization, developing and encouraging participation of both and on and off-site activities, shopping, trips, and other activities that support their social and personal well-being.
• If you would enjoy working with small and diverse group residents with the ability to make direct and positive impact on their lives and well-being in the community, this is the job for you.

ABOUT YOU

• In any given day, you might cook, clean, manage medications, take residents to appointments, interact with family members, and design games and crafts.
• We're looking for employees who are professional, flexible, compassionate, and can remain composed in stressful situations.
• This is a team-based position. Our sites are like your family home! Your dependability, integrity, empathy for others (both persons served and your fellow employees), and dedication to teamwork are essential to this position.

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing:

• Mental illness and substance abuse
• Physical health needs
• Intellectual disabilities
• Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.