Residential Care Advisor - Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg, PAFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Residential Care Advisors assist and train adults with intellectual disabilities or serious mental illness at a 56-bed personal care home in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. The role includes daily tasks supporting residents’ health and well-being, as well as opportunities to encourage socialization and participation in on- and off-site activities. The organization seeks people with team-development experience and a strengths-based approach; prior experience with consumers with mental health issues is preferred.
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Employment Type: Full timeShift:
Description: ABOUT THE ROLE
- Our Residential Care Advisors provide assistance and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in our residential treatment locations. This position will work in a 56-bed Personal Care Home located in a neighborhood in Wilkinsburg, PA
- 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.
- 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 on and off-site activities, shopping, trips, and other activities that support their social and personal well-being.
ABOUT YOU
- If you would enjoy working with a large and diverse group of 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.
- We’re looking for employees who are professional, flexible, compassionate, and can remain composed in stressful situations.
- This is a team-based position.
- Your dependability, integrity, empathy for others (both persons served and your fellow employees), and dedication to teamwork are essential to this position.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 1 year of direct care experience.
- Previous experience working with consumers with mental health issues is preferred.
- Valid Driver license
- Ability to drive an organizational vehicle
- Act 33/34/73 clearances
- Pre-employment drug screen
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
- Daily Pay
- Plus more………
SCHEDULE: WE HAVE MULTIPLE FULL TIME AND PART-TIME OPENINGS AVAILABLE (non-exempt/hourly) APPLY TODAY!
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.
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