FT/Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health

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FT/Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health

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Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Supervises and coordinates activities of Direct Support employees and manages operations of the facility/facilities assigned by performing the duties below. Also, supervises and coordinates activities of other Home Managers at the unit. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to provide quality services to the people supported. Leads and directs the work of others.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
Requires a high school diploma or GED. Prefer Home Manager experience, with a proven job performance history of being able to manage multiple responsibilities in an organized manner, meeting assigned deadlines. College training preferred.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

We are hiring a Caregiver / Direct Care / Direct Support Professional - Salisbury Behavioral Health

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health, and substance abuse challenges, then join our team!  

The Position: Direct Support Professional: Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community.  Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.

• Pay rate: $16+/hr
• Schedule: we are hiring for multiple shifts/schedules

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license 

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:

• Regular required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.    
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.  
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  
• Required to regularly stand and walk.  
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.  
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assists with Person Supported Community Life
• Provides support to team members and supervisors
• Assists with person-centered plan and outcomes
• Assists with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

The Location: Salisbury Behavioral Health

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
• A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
• Reasonable hours
• Opportunities for on-the-job training

Salisbury Behavioral Health

Salisbury Behavioral Health provides a broad range of mental health services children and adults in Pennsylvania.