Residential Care Advisor

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday Days

Plus more………

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Residential Care Advisor to support adults with intellectual disabilities and serious mental illness in a residential setting. The role emphasizes mentorship, a strengths-based approach, and compassionate care in a 56-bed home in Wilkinsburg, PA, with opportunities for community engagement.

You will work in a dynamic, team-based environment, interacting with residents daily to promote health, safety, and social participation in the community and on-site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 1 year of direct care experience.
• Valid Driver license
• Ability to drive an organizational vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 clearances
• Pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in residential treatment locations.
• Develop and mentor a team using a strengths-based approach and positive practices.
• Work in a 56-bed Personal Care Home located in Wilkinsburg, PA, on a bus line.
• Engage with residents on-site and in the community to support well-being and social participation.
• Support residents’ social and personal well-being through activities, outings, and daily interactions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma + 1 year direct care experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 1 year of direct care experience.
• Valid Driver license
• Ability to drive an organizational vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 clearances
• Pre-employment drug screen

SCHEDULE: (non-exempt/hourly)

Fri midnight to 8am

Sat 4pm to midnight & midnight to Sun 8am (double)

Sun 4pm to midnight

Tue 4pm to midnight

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
• Plus more………

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Our Residential Care Advisors provide assistance and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in our residential treatment locations.
• 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.
• This position will work in a 56 bed Personal Care Home located in a neighborhood setting in Wilkinsburg, PA., conveniently located on a bus line.
• 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 and 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.

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.