Residential Direct Care Specialist
Full time Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
As a Residential Support Specialist with Pittsburgh Mercy, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. In this direct care position, your primary responsibility will be to create a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering the growth and well-being of residents under your care. Through compassionate care, personalized assistance, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What You Will Do:
- Individualized Care: Provide personalized support to residents, developing and implementing care plans tailored to their unique needs.
- Daily Living Assistance: Assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and other essential tasks, promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
- Behavioral Support: Implement behavioral support plans in collaboration with the team, utilizing positive reinforcement to manage challenging behaviors and promote a calm and supportive living environment.
- Community Integration: Facilitate community engagement for residents by organizing and participating in recreational activities, and social events, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the interdisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, therapists, and support staff, to ensure a holistic and person-centered approach to care.
- High School DiplomaOREquivalent
- 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 within90 days of employment
- Benefits start Day 1 of employment!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!
- Friday-Saturday 10:30p-8a andSaturday 8a-3:30p
- Saturday-Sunday 10:30p-8a andSunday 8a-3:30p
- Sunday-Monday 10:30p-8a
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 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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