Mental Health Worker

Passavant Memorial Homes; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401K

Career development & NADSP credentials

Tuition assistance (up to $5,000/year)

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes is seeking responsible, caring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for full-time roles in the Latrobe area. The position supports residents with daily living activities in a structured residence, emphasizing safety, independence, and community integration.

Open interviews and sign‑on bonuses are highlighted in the posting. The role requires compassion, reliability, and dedication to quality support, with a pathway for career development and NADSP-recognized

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 6 months experience working directly with individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean living environment and perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with activities of daily living including shopping and use of telephone.
• Observe behavioral and physical changes and report them appropriately.
• Contribute input into the development of the Treatment Plan.
• Maintain records according to established documentation methods.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated peopleto fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Latrobe area at ourLong-Term Structured Residence (LTSR). PMH's LTSR Program provides a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health diagnoses where residents can learn the critical skills needed to increase their personal independence and social integration into the community.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKER:

• Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc.
• Provide a safe, healthy and clean living environment
• Perform needed housekeeping duties
• Provide assistance with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities
• Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate
• Offer input into the development of the Treatment Plan
• Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKER:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 6 months experience working directly with individuals with mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities, required.

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• Tuition Assistance Program:tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program

Now offering Open Interviews at our regional offices! Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building. Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 Sign‐On Bonus. 25% of the total sign‑on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‑on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign‑on bonus and is equal to $625. Further, prospective employees hired for a Direct Support Professional Position are also eligible for an Orientation Bonus of $1,000, with $500 being paid after completion of On‑The‑Job training and $500 being paid out after completion of working the first week in prospective employee’s selected shift. Bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from May 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.