Residential Direct Care Support Specialist

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Employment Type: 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. 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 and preferences. Daily Living Assistance: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including 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 and effective communication techniques to manage challenging behaviors and promote a calm and supportive living environment. Community Integration: Facilitate community engagement and integration for residents by organizing and participating in recreational activities, outings, 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. Communicate effectively to share insights, observations, and updates on residents' progress and challenges, contributing to a comprehensive and collaborative care environment. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma OR Equivalent 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 within 90 days of employment Position Highlights and Benefits: Benefits start Day 1 of employment! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!! Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position Alternates every other week Week 1 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 pm - 8:00 am Week 2 - Thursday, Friday, Sunday 7:30 pm - 8:00 am 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, 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.