What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Adult - McKean Co. position at Beacon Light Adult Residential Services?
Direct Support Professional - Adult - McKean Co.
- Bradford, PA, USA
- $15.00 per hour
- Full Time (40 Hours)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
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Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to adults within the Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRRS) program, a community-based residential program that helps individuals with mental health and behavioral health needs develop the skills necessary to live as independently and successfully as possible. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individualized treatment plans, promoting community integration, and maintaining a structured, supportive environment that encourages recovery and personal growth.
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 treatment plans. In addition to assisting with medication administration (when certified), documentation, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic activities, the Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to support positive outcomes, enhance quality of life, 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 child development, 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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