Residential Care Advisor (Greentree City area)

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1 of employment

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Residential Care Advisor in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department to enhance quality of life for residents in our facilities. You will provide compassionate, personalized care and support wellbeing.

The role involves creating individualized care plans, assisting with daily living tasks, managing medication, promoting independence, coordinating with families and a multidisciplinary team, and advocating for residents while contributing to program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma / Equivalence with 1 year paid social services experience.
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive an organizational vehicle.
• Access to transportation travel locally.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical/TB.
• Must pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide hands-on daily living assistance, including personal care and meal prep.
• Deliver emotional and behavioral support using de-escalation techniques.
• Facilitate community integration through social and recreational activities.
• Advocate for residents and collaborate with external agencies and the care team.

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma / Equivalence with 1 year paid social services experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Position Purpose

As a Residential Care Advisor in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department at Pittsburgh Mercy, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your primary responsibility will be to provide compassionate and personalized care, ensuring the well-being and happiness of residents within our residential care facilities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, you will contribute to the overall mission of Pittsburgh Mercy to empower individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

What You Will Do

• Individualized Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough assessments, collaborating with residents, their families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure personalized and effective support.

• Daily Living Assistance: Provide hands-on assistance and guidance to residents in daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and recreational activities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.

• Emotional and Behavioral Support: Offer empathetic and responsive support to individuals facing emotional or behavioral challenges, employing effective communication and de-escalation techniques to create a calm and safe environment.

• Community Integration: Facilitate community engagement and integration for residents, organizing social and recreational activities both within and outside the facility, promoting social skills development and a sense of belonging.

• Advocacy and Collaboration: Act as an advocate for residents, liaising with external agencies, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and holistic care. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address residents' evolving needs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma / Equivalence and 1 year of paid social services work experience

• Valid Driver License and a bility 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

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 of employment!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!

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

• Wed/Thur/Fri 12 noon to 10p; Sat 11a-6;30p OFF Sun/Mon/Tues

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 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.