What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Children's - Short-Term Adolescent Recovery (STAR) position at Beacon Light Behavioral Health System?
Direct Support Professional - Children's - Short-Term Adolescent Recovery (STAR)
- Bradford, PA, USA
- 17.10 per hour
- Full Time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.
Summary
Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. We are seeking responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professionals to join our team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs to live a more fulfilled and happy life.
Working with the individuals in a Residential Treatment Facility, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment and supporting individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You will assist individuals in becoming more integrated in their communities by maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
The STAR program is a joint-commission accredited residential program for children ages 8 through 18 who have been removed from their homes due to a behavioral health diagnosis. The program is an intensive, maximum 90-day program with a strong family therapy component. Because of the importance of family involvement, only children living within a 2-hour radius of the programs are eligible for admission.
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 Behavioral Health 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.