RESPONSIBILITES:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 1 year of direct care experience.

• Valid Driver license

• Ability to drive an organizational vehicle

• Act 33/34/73 clearances

• Pre-employment drug screen

SCHEDULE: (Hourly/non-exempt)

Friday to Monday 7am to 5pm

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

• Our Residential Care Advisors provide assistance, medication administration, hygiene support and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in our residential locations.

• We’re looking for people who have experience developing and mentoring a team, who believe in a strengths-based approach, and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities.

• Residential Care Advisors can expect to assist with bathing, toileting and dressing residents; cooking meals, and providing support with activities of daily living.

• 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 residents’ 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.

​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.