*** $500 Commitment Bonus!! ***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, which works with Adults with an Intellectual Disability or both mental health and Intellectual Disability. 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.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 Holidays as well as occasional overnights.
This position requires:
A High School diploma or equivalency
For part-time:
Retirement Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
Verizon Wireless Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And More!
Travel Requirements:This position gives preference to individuals with an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the local community or to assist with individuals attending required appointments or visits.Beacon Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Joint Commission accredited, and a Trauma Informed Care agency providing the best support to our clients and staff. Our Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Disability and Age.Check out what our staff have to say about working for us!APPLY NOW!If you are selected for hire, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the coming month per the CMS emergency temporary standard. You are considered to be fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines) or two weeks after receiving a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). You may request for consideration of an accommodation exempting you from the vaccination policy based on a medical or religious reason.
