Direct Support Professional - Bradford, PA

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Personal days

Retention bonus

Comprehensive insurance

FSA

Retirement plan

Pet insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

EAP

Additional perks

Job summary

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System seeks a Direct Support Professional for the Bradford, PA facility. The role focuses on resident safety, implementing treatment plans, and supporting daily living activities in a youth-focused environment.

The position offers a $17.10/hour wage, full-time hours, shift differential for eligible shifts, and benefits including retention bonuses and daily pay options to assist employees’ financial wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support activities of daily living and positive behavior supports.
• Assist with medication administration when certified.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Bradford, PA

Direct Support Professional - Bradford, PA

• Bradford, PA, USA
• First Street Residential Treatment Facility
• $17.10 per hour
• Shift differential available for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Full Time (40 Hours)
• Retention Bonus
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, implementing individualized treatment plans, supporting activities of daily living, utilizing positive behavior supports, assisting with medication administration (when certified), maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote recovery, independence, and successful reintegration into home and community settings. The First Street Residential Treatment Facility is a Joint Commission accredited home for adolescents, ages 12-18, in need of therapy to address mental health issues and behavioral concerns in a strengths-based environment in order to return to their home community.

Position Qualifications

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
• Retention Bonus -$100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.
• 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 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.