Direct Support Professional- Children's

• Children's DSP- Short-Term Adolescent Recovery (STAR)
• Bradford, PA, USA
• 17.10 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Insurance as low as $10 per month

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.

The STAR program is a joint-commission accredited residential program for children ages 8 through 18 who have been removed from their homes due to a behavioral health diagnosis. The program is an intensive, maximum 90-day program with a strong family therapy component.

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.

Work Hours:

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift, weekends, and occasional Holidays and overnights.
• Possible shifts 1st shift, 2nd shift, and 3rd shift.

This position requires:

• A High School diploma or equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

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)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!