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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Greensburg, PA
Greensburg, Pennsylvania

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Overview: p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongJoin the Beacon Specialized Living Services Team: Make a Real Impact!/strong/pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongAre you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and autism? If so, it’s time to LEAP forward in your career at Beacon Specialized Living Services!/strong/pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"At Beacon, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals, empowering them to live their fullest lives. Whether you’re new to healthcare or experienced, we offer the training, support, and opportunities to help you grow professionally.span /spanstrongNO experience is required/strongspan /spanto join our team — we’ll train you!/pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;" /pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWhat Can I Expect as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?/strong/pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Beacon, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. Your role will be instrumental in helping residents live independently, achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life./pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongDaily Responsibilities Include:/strong/pul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongProvide Support Care/strong: Encourage and guide individuals throughout the day to meet their goals, following person-centered and behavior plans./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongFoster a Safe Environment/strong: Create a trust-filled space where individuals feel safe, supported, and respected, ensuring their rights are upheld./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongMeal Prep Housekeeping/strong: Cook meals based on dietary specifications and assist with laundry and cleaning to maintain a safe and organized home environment./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongTransportation Advocacy/strong: Transport individuals to appointments, advocate on their behalf, and assist with documentation./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongMedication Administration/strong: Administer medications as prescribed and ensure the correct dosage is provided./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongSupervise Daily Activities/strong: Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities./li/ul Responsibilities: p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWhat We’re Looking For: /strong/pul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongPassion for Helping Others: /strongYou’re committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongTeam Player: /strongYou’ll work closely with a team of compassionate professionals who share your dedication to providing quality care./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongReliable Dependable: /strongYou’re someone others can count on, whether it’s for coming to work on time, completing tasks efficiently, or providing consistent care./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWillingness to Learn: /strongWe provide on-the-job training, and we value candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongPhysical Emotional Resilience: /strongThe role requires physical activity and the ability to work in environments with occasional challenging behaviors./li/ulp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWhat We offer: /strong/pul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongCompetitive Pay Benefitsbr //strongWe offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:/liul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="circle"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongMedical, Dental, and Vision/strong (starting 1st of the month after 60 days)/li/ul/ulul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"stronguFirst Stop Health Telehealth – FREE for employee Family /u/strong/li/ulul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="circle"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"u24/7 care via the app Virtual Urgent Care, Primary Care and Mental Health Care. /u/li/ulli style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongLife Insurance/strong and strong401k/strong (with employer match)/lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongPaid Training/strong — including CPR, De-Escalation Training, and Medication Administration Certification/lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongDailyPay/strong — Make any day PayDay!/lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongAdvancement Opportunities/strong with our LEAP Program!/li/ulp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Beacon’s strongLeadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Promotion (LEAP)/strong program is designed to help you grow professionally and advance in your career./pul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongLEAP to Leadership/strong: The LEAP program is a structured development program designed to prepare you for leadership roles and increased compensation./li/ulul style="margin-top: 0in; 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margin-bottom: 0in;" type="circle"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"High school diploma or GED. /lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Must be 19 years of age or older./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals who have mental illness and co-occurring disorders./li/ulli style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongPreferred/strong:/liul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="circle"li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"1-2 years of experience in healthcare, social services, or a related field (but not required)./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)./lili style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to physical aggression and infectious disease./li/ul/ulp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;" /pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWhy Beacon?/strong/pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"At Beacon, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer fulfilling careers. Join our team and become a part of a compassionate, mission-driven company that truly values its team members. You’ll receive the training and support you need to succeed, and you’ll experience the joy of knowing that your work is helping others live better lives./pp style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Beacon Specialized Living Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees./p/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"#PA123/p Pay Range: USD $17.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr. Schedule: Full time 2nd and Part time positions Location : City: Greensburg

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