Residential Care Advisor (evenings_

About the role

Our Residential Care Advisors provide assistance and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in our residential treatment locations.

We’re looking for people who have experience developing and mentoring a team, and who believe in a strengths-based approach, and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. This position will work in a 56 bed Personal Care Home located in a neighborhood setting in Wilkinsburg, PA., conveniently located on a bus line.

While required daily tasks to ensure the health and well-being of the residents and site are of utmost importance, this position offers many opportunities to engage with the residents both on site and out in the community. Along with daily interactions and conversations, staff are highly encouraged to help support the residents’ well-being through socialization, developing and encouraging participation of both and on and off-site activities, shopping, trips, and other activities that support their social and personal well-being.

About You

If you would enjoy working with a large and diverse group of residents with the ability to make direct and positive impact on their lives and well-being in the community, this is the job for you.

We’re looking for employees who are professional, flexible, compassionate, and can remain composed in stressful situations. This is a team-based position. Your dependability, integrity, empathy for others (both persons served and your fellow employees), and dedication to teamwork are essential to this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness
• Ensure health and well-being of residents and site through daily tasks
• Engage with residents on site and in the community
• Support residents’ well-being through socialization and encouraging participation in activities
• Assist with shopping, trips, and other activities that support social and personal well-being

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 1 year of direct care experience
• Valid Driver license
• Ability to drive an organizational vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 clearances
• Pre-employment drug screen

Schedule

• Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight

Benefits

• 403B with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday Days