Direct Support Professional - Kittanning, PA

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System seeks a Direct Support Professional for the STRIDE unit in Armstrong County, PA, to ensure residents' safety and well-being while implementing personalized treatment plans and supporting daily living activities.

The role may involve med administration when certified, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to foster recovery and eventual reintegration into home and community settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of residents.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and support activities of daily living.
• Assist with medication administration when certified.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Promote recovery, independence, and reintegration into home and community.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Specialized Therapeutic Residence for Intellectual and Developmental Empowerment (STRIDE) Unit


• $17.10 per hour


• Full Time (40 Hours)


• 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 Specialized TherapeuticResidence for Intellectual and Developmental Empowerment (STRIDE) unit is aJoint Commission accredited residential program for children who have intensiveneeds requiring a longer length of stay in treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• 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 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.