Casual Pool (Day Program)

About the Role

As a Casual Pool Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within our residential and/or day programs. This is a part-time, flexible, as-needed position, offering you the opportunity to make a difference while tailoring your work schedule to your needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, etc.) and activities.
• Assist with implementing person-centered plans, promoting independence and individual choices.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment, encouraging social interaction and emotional well-being.
• Document progress and observations accurately and concisely.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, including direct support professionals, program coordinators, and supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive an organization vehicle.
• Access to transportation for local travel.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Physical/TB.
• Must successfully pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employment.

Schedule

• This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.
• Must work a minimum of 4 work shifts per month.
• Flexible role where you can pick the shifts that work best for you.
• Ability to pick up additional shifts if needed.
• This position will require working rotating shifts, which might include weekends and holidays.

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 and 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.