Casual Pool (Day Program)

Trinity Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Casual Pool Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in residential and day programs. This flexible, as-needed role offers you the chance to shape a schedule that fits your life.

You will provide direct support with daily living skills, promote independence, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with rotating shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver license and ability to drive organizational vehicle
• Access to transportation locally
• Act 33/34/73 clearances obtained
• Pre-employment drug screen and TB/physical requirements
• Must complete medication training within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with daily living skills and activities
• Assist with person-centered plans
• Foster a positive, supportive environment
• Document progress and observations accurately
• Collaborate with DSPs, coordinators, and supervisors
• Participate in ongoing training and development

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Transportation access

Clearances (Act 33/34/73)

Pre-employment drug screen

Medication training (within 90 days)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalence

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Description:

Position Purpose: As a Casual Pool Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within our residential and/or day programs. This is a part-time, flexible, as-needed position, offering you the opportunity to make a difference while tailoring your work schedule to your needs.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct support to individuals with daily living skills (cooking,cleaning,personal hygiene,etc.) and activities.
• Assist with implementing person-centered plans,promoting independence and individual choices.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment,encouraging social interaction and emotional well-being.
• Document progress and observations accurately and concisely.
• Collaborate effectively with team members,including direct support professionals,program coordinators,and supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma OR Equivalence
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive an organization vehicle
• Access to transportation travel locally
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical/TB
• Must successfully pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employment

Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position

• Must work a minimum of 4 work shifts per month
• Flexible role where you can pick the shifts that would work best for you.
• Ability to pick up additional shifts if that meets your individual needs.
• This position will require working rotating shifts, which might include weekends and holidays.

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, and 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.