What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Aide | Bright Path Center position at LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION?
Join Our Team
Lenape Valley Foundation is proud to expand its crisis services with the launch of its second Crisis Residential Program, to be housed within the brand-new Bright Path Center. Located in Doylestown, PA, the newest addition to our Crisis Residential Programming will serve both adults and children. We are seeking compassionate and dependable Resident Aides to provide direct, day‑to‑day support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in a short‑term residential setting. In this essential role, Resident Aides help foster safety, stability, and recovery through engagement, monitoring, assistance with daily living, and crisis response. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, mission‑driven program and play a hands‑on role in supporting healing and wellness at a critical moment in care.
What We Offer
- DailyPay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings immediately- on your own schedule!
- Significant shift differentials for overnight and weekend shifts
- Paid training and supervision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Opportunity to earn additional income through on-call hours
- Full and Part-Time Shifts are available
- FULL TIME Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous PTO Policy
- 15 PTO Days, 10 Paid Sick Days, 4 Paid Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Conference Days
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Credit available for medical opt-out
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Assistance Program
- Access to student loan management and repayment support
- Generous PTO Policy
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of direct mental health care experience OR equivalent education/training
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the role (with or without accommodation)
Your Role
- Support and guide guests toward achieving their personal and treatment goals
- Provide crisis stabilization, de-escalation, and therapeutic support within a residential milieu to keep guests motivated throughout treatment in the safest, least restrictive setting possible
- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant personal, familial, social, vocational and cultural information of the guest population.
- Assist with structured groups, recreational activities, and daily routines
- Support development of independent living skills and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Monitor individuals for changes in behavior, mood, or risk and communicate clinical insights with the treatment team
- Provide direct assistance to guests in matters relating to finances, community resources, and support systems.
- Transport guests to scheduled appointments, community-based services, and other approved activities in accordance with organization policy and safety protocols
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non-profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence-based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.