Allegheny County

The Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe has been a longtime fixture at the Allegheny County Jail, first as a volunteer with the Foundation of HOPE, and then as Director of Chaplaincy since 2021. However, the pulpit is calling, and Rev. Dr. Howe stepped away from her director duties at the jail on March 31. The recipient of the 2024 County Correctional Chaplain of the Year award from the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association, Howe is taking over as pastor at Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill. “I believe that every single person in that building has great value and has a unique and special place in the world,” said Howe during the March Jail Oversight Board meeting. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g_J8-_Q2.

Allegheny County has a new open bid: "Repairs to County Office Building Facade 2" - Solicitation for repairs to the stone façade of the Allegheny County Office Building with alternate bid for cleaning. (Spec #9308) If you wish to do business with the county, visit https://lnkd.in/eH8eYzye.

Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Technician The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for inputting medications electronically, filling, packaging and delivering medication orders, and inventorying and recording pharmaceuticals to be dispensed to inmates at the Allegheny County Jail. Salary: $18.00 / hour Apply online for this position at https://lnkd.in/dA4XptZN.

Job Opportunity: Scientist (Serology / DNA) The Scientist (Serology/DNA) is responsible for professional services work involving the scientific examination, testing, and analysis of physiological evidence collected in connection with criminal investigations. Under the supervision of the Serology/DNA Manager, the scientist will collect, examine, and analyze evidence by employing scientifically validated forensic DNA, chemical, biological, and serological testing methods. Salary: $25.74 / hour Apply online for this position at https://ow.ly/nUot50VqB94.

Our Department of Children Initiatives (DCI) has made great efforts to invest in families —and the workforce— by creating more access to quality childcare services in Allegheny County. Through strategic funding, DCI and its grantee partners have created new admission opportunities to move families off childcare waitlists. We want to thank the amazing grantees DCI has worked alongside to provide more early care and education to the children in Allegheny County. To learn more about DCI's Birth to Five efforts, visit https://lnkd.in/eWMa-B_b. #MOYC25 #MonthoftheYoungChild #EarlyLearningMatters

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse This position involves providing medications and treatments to residents while monitoring their physical and emotional well-being, documenting nursing interventions, and notifying the RN Resident Care Coordinator of significant changes in conditions. Additional responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, administering various forms of medication, performing IV therapies, providing tracheotomy care, managing NG tubes, ensuring accurate medication records, and responding to emergencies as needed. Salary: $27.39 / hour Apply online for this position at https://lnkd.in/ev-pGYY5.

Small Business Resource 💼 Join Duquesne Small Business Development Center for a free, two-day interactive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential business management skills. Date: Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm each day Location: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, 600 Forbes Ave., Rockwell Hall 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 To learn more and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eGAypHMq.

Job Opportunity: Plumber This role installs, maintains, and repairs valves, faucets, traps, and other fixtures, opens clogged drains and sewers, and replaces/repairs leaking pipes and plumbing fixtures. Salary: $30.69 / hour Apply online for this position at https://lnkd.in/gEWjaUzw.

Small Business Resource 💼 The Pittsburgh International Airport is presenting "Airport Concessions 101" for small businesses interested in learning more about retail, news and gifts, or food and beverage opportunities at the airport. This 2-day program will be held on May 20 and 21, beginning at 8:30 am each day. Register online at https://lnkd.in/e-6zHKNw

Congratulations to the 21 men who graduated from the Foundation of HOPE Pre-Release Program last week. Graduates celebrated with staff members, speaker Ken Aquiline, and professional violinist Devin Arrington. You can learn more about Arrington and how he became a fan favorite at HOPE graduations at: https://lnkd.in/eNjeU9fS The HOPE Pre-Release program is a vital part of the Allegheny County Jail’s goal to give incarcerated individuals the tools they need to improve their lives in positive ways when they are released. Participants live together on the HOPE pod and take part in 60 hours of evidence-based classes. After graduating, they can remain on the pod as group leaders and mentors, while taking graduate-level classes.