Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelors Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent, with 1 year of direct care experience. 

• Valid Drivers’ License 

• Ability to operate organizational vehicle/van 

• Act 33/34/73 clearances 

• Pre-employment Drug Test 

 

SCHEDULE: 

Saturday 7am-3pm, Sunday and Monday 3pm-11pm 

Will be scheduled to work at both Fredericka and Morrow locations 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:  The Direct Service Professional is responsible for providing assistance and training to persons served with Serious Mental Illness as guided by Positive Practices and Person-Centered Planning.  This position is directly responsible to the Senior Manager and is expected to operate with considerable initiative and professionalism.  The Direct Service Pool serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and is involved in the planning of services for the persons served.  In the event of unforeseeable emergencies, staff may be required to stay until relief arrives.   

 

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 + 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.