Job Description
Category Housing & Employment Services
Description Principal (Essential) Duties
- Maintain a therapeutic environment by observing and interacting with clients and guests and by providing appropriate direct services.
- Provide life skills guidance and program support for clients and guests, including:
- Assist with individual Service Goal Plans
- Monitor chore assignments
- Dispense prescription medications and assist with drug screenings
- Pack and organize personal belongings
- Complete required reports and documentation, including:
- Daily shift reports
- Maintenance requests
- Medication room refrigerator temperature logs
- Assist with food preparation and meal delivery, following required food-handling procedures.
- Monitor the facility and the behavior of clients and guests for safety and respond to emergency situations and following protocols for safety and cleanliness of all program areas, including:
- Kitchen and dining room
- Bed linens
- No smoking policy in facility and grounds
- Empty trash
- Personal living areas for clients and guests
Secondary Duties
Perform administrative responsibilities such as greeting clients, guests and visitors and answering phones, providing assistance and taking accurate messages.
Position Requirements - Cultural awareness training, experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, skills and needs.
- Previous experience providing services to individuals with mental health issues and/or experiencing homelessness. Prior experience working in a residential setting, NFP or community organization is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Additional applicable training considered a plus.
- Act 33 and 34 clearances required.
- CPR, first aid and safety training certification may be obtained after hiring.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Shift Weekends
Pay Range $16.00
Position Part Time 3p-11p Program Support Specialist (Weekends)
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Req Number HOU-26-00002
Open Date 3/6/2026
Location EECM
About the Organization East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) changes the lives of those facing the impacts of poverty. Whether offering meals and pantry items to those experiencing food insecurity, working alongside those without a safe place to live and recover, or reaching out to young people to help them work toward a brighter future, EECM is always here.
Founded in 1970, EECM was created as a collective response from local faith communities to meet the evolving needs of the East End of Pittsburgh. EECM continues to respond with innovation, compassion, and commitment to equity.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work