Direct Support Professional - Kittanning, PA

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Light Behavioral Health System