What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Service position at Beacon Light Adult Residential Services?
Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Service
- Bradford, PA, USA
- $17.10 per hour
- Full Time (40 Hours)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to adults participating in the Adult Day Service program, helping individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, and mental health needs develop the skills necessary to achieve greater independence and actively participate in their communities. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities, and maintaining a structured, supportive environment that promotes personal growth and positive outcomes.
The Direct Support Professional plays a key role in promoting independence, utilizing positive behavior supports, and providing compassionate, person-centered care while ensuring compliance with agency policies and individualized treatment plans. In addition to assisting with medication administration (when certified), documentation, behavioral interventions, and community-based activities, the Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with participants, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to enhance quality of life, encourage community inclusion, and help individuals achieve their personal goals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Preference is given to college trained individual with background in intellectual disabilities, psychology, education or a related field.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Pet Insurance options
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
- Additional Perks - and more!
About Us
The phrase Beacon Light actually refers to two distinct companies:
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS).
Together they provide mental health services to adults, children and families in both community-based and residential settings. Individually, BLARS primarily provides residential programs for adults, while BLBHS provides community-based and residential programs for children, as well as community-based programs for adults.
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS) are an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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