Residential Support Specialist (FT Tue-Sat)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Residential Support Specialist to provide essential assistance and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities and serious mental illness. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate care and person-centered services, ensuring individuals receive the support they need in a respectful manner. Join a community-focused organization that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. If you're passionate about helping others and want to work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday Days

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License and ability to drive the company vehicle.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to individuals with disabilities.
• Participate in service planning as part of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintain positive relationships with individuals supported.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Residential Support Specialist (FT Tue-Sat)

Apply locations Pittsburgh Mercy - Bethel Park Community Living Arrangments time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 00575940

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/Equivalency
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive the company vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 clearances
• Pre-employment drug screening, physical/TB

SCHEDULE: (non-exempt/hourly position)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. AND Saturday 12noon to 7:30 p.m.

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: The Residential Support Specialist is a Direct Service position responsible for providing assistance and training to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Serious Mental Illness. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centered services guided by Positive Practices and Person-Centered Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support, training, and supervision to individuals in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Actively participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, contributing to service planning and implementation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and problem-solving in daily interactions.
• Ensure smooth operation of services, including remaining on-site during unforeseen emergencies until relief staff arrives.
• Flexibly relocate to other facilities/programs as needed to meet staffing requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal/external partners and individuals supported, exceeding service expectations.
• Address and resolve complaints in a compassionate, courteous, and solution-focused manner.

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 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.

About Us

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.