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9 Career Opportunities at Beacon Light Adult Residential Services


  • Direct Support Professional - Adult - Nights - McKean Co.

    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • $17.10 per hour
    • Full Time (40 Hours)
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Summary

    Provide direct support and care to adults in a compassionate and professional manner while promoting independence, dignity, and safety. Assisting individuals with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community involvement as needed. Maintaining positive communication with clients, families, and team members while documenting services accurately and responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns. Working collaboratively with coworkers to create a supportive environment that encouraged client growth and well-being.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

    BENEFITS:

    • 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 Adult Residential Services 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.



  • New Posting Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Service
    Bradford, PA16701

    Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Service

    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • $17.10 per hour
    • Full Time (40 Hours)
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Position Summary

    The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to adults participating in the Adult Day Service program, helping individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, and mental health needs develop the skills necessary to achieve greater independence and actively participate in their communities. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities, and maintaining a structured, supportive environment that promotes personal growth and positive outcomes.

    The Direct Support Professional plays a key role in promoting independence, utilizing positive behavior supports, and providing compassionate, person-centered care while ensuring compliance with agency policies and individualized treatment plans. In addition to assisting with medication administration (when certified), documentation, behavioral interventions, and community-based activities, the Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with participants, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to enhance quality of life, encourage community inclusion, and help individuals achieve their personal goals.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
    • Preference is given to college trained individual with background in intellectual disabilities, psychology, education or a related field.

    Benefits

    • 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 (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS) are an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

    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.

    #BLA123


  • Direct Support Professional - Part Time - McClure, PA

    • McClure, PA, USA
    • Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit (CSRU)
    • $19.67 per hour
    • Part Time (29 Hours or less)
    • 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, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with the treatment team to promote independence and positive outcomes. The Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit (CSRU) is an adult residential program serving individuals with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, with a focus on increasing independence in personal, home, community, and social skills while supporting successful community reintegration.

    Qualifications

    Education and/or Experience

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

    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.


  • Direct Support Professional - Adult - Waiver - Full-Time

    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • 15.00 per hour
    • Hourly
    • Full Time - 40 Hours
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Summary

    Our organization supports individuals dually diagnosed with an intellectual and developmental disability, Beacon Light offers a variety residential programs.

    Some are long-term and others short-term, but all are designed to provide the highest quality of life for the individuals involved. Beacon Light employs a wide range of skilled staff in roles from psychiatry to nursing to therapy to direct care to work one-on-one with adults in these programs.

    Beacon Light operates multiple Waiver homes in McKean County. These homes are for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who can live semi-independently and require a limited amount of on-site care.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

    BENEFITS:

    • 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 Adult Residential 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.


  • New Posting Residential Shift Supervisor- Warren Co.
    Warren, PA16365

    Residential Shift Supervisor - Warren Co.

    • Warren, PA, USA
    • $19.76 per hour
    • Full Time (40 Hours)
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Position Summary

    The Residential Shift Supervisor provides leadership and oversight during assigned shifts within the Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program, a long-term residential program providing 24-hour support for adults with serious mental illness. The CRR program promotes recovery, independence, and community integration by providing a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. This role is responsible for supervising direct care staff, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, coordinating daily shift operations, and maintaining a therapeutic environment that supports individualized treatment goals and positive outcomes.

    The Residential Shift Supervisor plays a key role in mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with agency policies, individualized treatment plans, and regulatory requirements while promoting recovery-oriented, person-centered care. In addition to providing direct support to residents, the Shift Supervisor oversees medication administration, documentation, behavioral interventions, staff training, and communication with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care and high-quality behavioral health services. This position serves as the primary leader during the assigned shift, fostering a safe, supportive environment where residents can build independent living skills and achieve greater success within their communities

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
    • Prior experience or training is preferred but not required.

    Benefits

    • 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 (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS) are an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

    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.


  • New Posting Direct Support Professional - Adult - McKean Co.
    Bradford, PA16701

    Direct Support Professional - Adult - McKean Co.

    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • $15.00 per hour
    • Full Time (40 Hours)
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Position Summary

    The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to adults within the Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRRS) program, a community-based residential program that helps individuals with mental health and behavioral health needs develop the skills necessary to live as independently and successfully as possible. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individualized treatment plans, promoting community integration, and maintaining a structured, supportive environment that encourages recovery and personal growth.

    The Direct Support Professional plays a key role in promoting independence, utilizing positive behavior supports, and providing compassionate, person-centered care while ensuring compliance with agency policies and treatment plans. In addition to assisting with medication administration (when certified), documentation, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic activities, the Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to support positive outcomes, enhance quality of life, and help individuals achieve their personal goals.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
    • Preference is given to college trained individual with background in child development, intellectual disabilities, psychology, education or a related field.

    Benefits

    • 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 (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS) are an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

    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.


  • Direct Support Professional - Adult - Community Residential Rehabilitation Services - Part-Time - Warren, PA

    • Kinzua Road
    • $19.67 per hour
    • Part-Time (24 hours or less)
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday

    Summary

    Our organization supports individuals dually diagnosed with an intellectual and developmental disability, Beacon Light offers a variety residential programs.

    Some are long-term and others short-term, but all are designed to provide the highest quality of life for the individuals involved. Beacon Light employs a wide range of skilled staff in roles from psychiatry to nursing to therapy to direct care to work one-on-one with adults in these programs.

    The Community Residential Rehabilitation Services (CRRS) houses are for both men and women in Warren and McKean counties. These programs provide long-term housing with around-the-clock staffing for individuals with serious mental illness.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

    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 Adult Residential 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.


  •  Adult Residential Nurse (RN or LPN) - Bradford PA

    • McKean County, PA
    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • RN - $59,009 - $63,440/Per Year
    • LPN - $18.38 - $21.24/Per Hour
    • Full Time - 40 Hour Week
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Beacon Light Behavioral Health System is looking for a Residential Nurse (RN, Graduate Nurse, LPN, Practical Nurse)who is responsible for working with the Treatment Team and Director of Nursing in the delivery of nursing and medical care in a behavioral health program. The nursing functions may include, but are not limited to, weekly assessments, medication administration, vitals, medical appointments, consultation with physical health physicians and the psychiatrist for the overall medical care for these individuals who often times experience complex medical needs.

    • Be a graduate of Accredited Practical Nursing Program and/or RN Certificate.
    • Current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania
    • One year of prior experience or training required

    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.

    BENEFITS:

    • 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 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.

    #BLA123


  • Direct Support Professional - Adult - Full-Time - McKean Co.

    • Bradford, PA, USA
    • 17.10 per hour
    • Full Time (40 Hours)
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

    Summary

    Provide direct support and care to adults in a compassionate and professional manner while promoting independence, dignity, and safety. Assisting individuals with daily living activities, medication reminders, transportation, and community involvement as needed. Maintaining positive communication with clients, families, and team members while documenting services accurately and responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns. Working collaboratively with coworkers to create a supportive environment that encouraged client growth and well-being.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

    BENEFITS:

    • 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 Adult Residential Services 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.

    #BLA123