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Pittsburgh Mercy · 9 hours ago

Program Assistant Low Barrier Shelter

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Pittsburgh Mercy is a community-based health and human services organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. The Program Assistant for Homeless Services is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of a low barrier shelter, providing administrative duties, client support, and fostering a safe environment for homeless individuals.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPsychologyRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Responsible for promoting a safe, supportive and quality living environment to a population of homeless adults

Will work in partnership with the team by engaging with the shelter guests and drop-in center participants and assisting them in carrying out activities of daily living as well as responsible for providing direct supervision of guests, participants and visitors

Will monitor to ensure that the facility provides a safe, welcoming and clean environment

In order to enhance the shelter guests’ level of independence and socialization, will ensure that shelter rooms and common areas are clean and maintained on a regular basis

Offer compassionate and non-judgmental support to shelter guests

Qualification

HomelessnessAct 33/34/73 clearancesAssociate degreeBehavioral health knowledgeCompassionate support

Required

Associate degree with 1-year job-related experience or High School Graduate with 2 years of job-related experience working with persons experiencing homelessness or behavioral health needs

Act 33/34/73 clearances

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Benefits

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday Days

Plus more………

Company

Pittsburgh Mercy

Pittsburgh Mercy, a member of Trinity Health and serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, provides a comprehensive range of community-based behavioral health (mental health and substance use treatment services), intellectual and developmental disabilities services, homeless services, and community services to support and help people lead healthy, full lives.

Founded in 1969

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees