What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Adult - Full-Time - McKean Co. position at Beacon Light Adult Residential Services?
Direct Support Professional - Adult - Full-Time - McKean Co.
- 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.
Summary
Provide direct support and care to adults in a compassionate and professional manner while promoting independence, dignity, and safety. Assisting individuals with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community involvement as needed. Maintaining positive communication with clients, families, and team members while documenting services accurately and responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns. Working collaboratively with coworkers to create a supportive environment that encouraged client growth and well-being.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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 Adult Residential Services 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.