RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/equivalent AND 1-year direct care experience.Valid Driver's License and ability to drive an organization vehicleAct 33/34/73 ClearancesPre-Employment Physical, Drug Screening and TB testMust successfully pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employmentSCHEDULE: This is a non-exempt hourly position.
Sunday 8am-3:30 pm Monday - Wednesday 12:30p-10:30pGREAT 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 Residential Care Advisor is a Direct Service position which provides assistance and training to persons served with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This position serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and is involved in the planning of services for the persons served. Some details about the role include but are not limited to:
Supportive counseling, linkage to community resources, teaching and/or assistance with daily living skills, medication management and assistance with apartment/tenant skills (including cleanliness and maintaining a safe condition of the apartment).Provide transportation to meet the needs of the person served and program as appropriate. Complete all Medication documentation as appropriate.ABOUT YOU
We believe in a strengths-based approach and use positive practices to help guide all of our activities. 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 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.