What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Children's position at Beacon Light Behavioral Health System?
Direct Support Professional - Children's- Warren Co.- Full-Time
- Warren, PA, USA
- 17.10 per hour
- Hourly
- Full Time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
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.
Responsibilities also include daily living activities as needed, planning activities, supervision of individuals, documentation, passing medications, crisis management, planning therapeutic activities, etc. You will provide behavioral and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Master's level Therapist.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Preference given to individuals with two plus years of experience in a human service related field.
- Preference is given to college trained individual with background in child development, intellectual disabilities, psychology, education or a related field.
BENEFITS:
- Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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.