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West/PT/Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health

RHA Health Services
Allentown, PA
$16 an hour
Part-time

We are hiring for :

West / PT / Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health

Type : Regular

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.

Salisbury Behavioral Health is a division of RHA Health Services. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina.

Over the years, RHA has expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continue to add other types of services across multiple states to meet communities' needs.

RHA has also added high-quality behavioral health services to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

For more information visit our website :

Pre-employment screening :

  • Complete criminal background
  • Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  • Drug testing
  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  • Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees :

  • Payactiv : early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  • Health / Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs : Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training : Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
  • contract / contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA :

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and / or substance use needs live their best lives.

Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

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