Bachelors Degree with 1 yr direct care experience OR HS Diploma and 2 years of direct care experience.Valid drivers' license is required (this is a Designated Driver position)Pre-employment drug testAct 33/34/73 Clearances
SCHEDULE (this is a non-exempt, hourly position)
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12pm – 10pm
GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment)
403B with employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, VisionLife InsurancePaid Holiday DaysPlus more………
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Lead Residential Care Advisor provides direct service to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Service provision consists of teaching all appropriate living/social skills in order to enhance the person individual’s level of independence or helping the persons served maintain his/her skill level to possibly move to a less restrictive site. The Lead Counselor models and provides mentoring and will assist the supervisor with tasks, duties and paperwork as assigned. This person will have primary responsibility in the supervisor’s absence as designated by the site supervisor. The Lead Counselor will spend some of their time preparing meals and snacks for Journey Home residents, where this position will require involvement in Pittsburgh Mercy’s food service program. Time spent preparing meals will be determined based on program needs.
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 to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.