Employment Type:Part timeShift:

Description:

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/Equiv with 1 year of direct care experience required.Valid driver’s license and be able to drive an organization automobile/vanAct 33/34/73 ClearancesPre-Employment Physical, Hep B, TB, and Drug Screenings

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position

3 shifts per week - EVENINGS

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Direct Support Professional provides direct service to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults.   Service provision consists of teaching all appropriate living/social skills in order to enhance the individual’s level of independence or helping the person served maintain his/her skill level to possibly move to a less restrictive site. The service provided is to include support and education related to physical fitness, nutrition and wellness.The Direct Support Professional models and provides mentoring and will assist the supervisor with tasks, duties and paperwork as assigned.    

ABOUT YOU: In any given day, you might cook, clean, take residents to appointments, interact with family members, and design games and crafts. We’re looking for employees who are professional, flexible, compassionate, and can remain composed in stressful situations.  This is a team-based position. Our sites are like your family home! 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 abusePhysical health needsTraumatic events or circumstances

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.