RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors in Human Services or related field OR High School Diploma/Equivalency and 5 years of job-related experience working with persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness in a residential setting.Act 33/34/73 clearancesPre-Employment Drug ScreenWork Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position
Full Time: 37.5 hour work week – Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 3p-11p Wednesday/Thursday OFF, Friday/Saturday 3p-11p. Hours may vary according to program need.
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 Program Specialist engages shelter guests and drop-in center participants in services by actively partnering with persons served to address their needs. This position provides direct supervision of shelter guests and drop-in center participants and is a direct service position providing proactive and timely assistance. This position is required to complete shift documentation, internal rounding, and safety checks.
ABOUT YOU
This position will recognize that relationships are central to engagement and understand that street outreach, drop-in centers and low barrier shelters are bridges to stable housing. To be successful in this position, he/she must demonstrate through action best practices related to inclusivity and cultural humility as well of knowledge of social service safety net and housing programs that benefit people experiencing homelessness. If you’re an effective, inspiring person who’s solutions-focused, an ace troubleshooter, and experienced with community-based care, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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 abusePhysical health needsIntellectual disabilitiesTraumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuseOur 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.