Careers with Bell

Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is a large and growing social services provider in York and Adams counties of south-central PA. We presently employ more than 200 staff members who make a difference daily in the lives of people with mental, intellectual, and economic disabilities.

ARE YOU A BELL PERSON?  Working at Bell is more than a means to a paycheck.  Our “work family” is caring and supportive, and we’re dedicated to Empowering lives. Every. Day. no matter the type of work we do.

Before you look at our current openings (below), check out Bell’s vision, mission, and values and see if they align with yours.  You might also read some of Our Stories. And check out our Employee Benefits!

When you’re ready, complete an ONLINE APPLICATION. Need more info? Call our human resources office at 717-848-5767, ext. 1517.

Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a diverse workforce and do not discriminate in employment, promotion, or in any other respect on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, union membership, high school equivalency, ancestry, national origin (LEP), age, sex, or sexual orientation.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Direct Support Professional – IDD Residential Services

Share your compassionate nature and home management skills by providing hands-on services and support to enable individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to live as independently as possible in a shared residential setting. DSPs are responsible for carrying out all day-to-day duties necessary for the residential programs to operate smoothly. Full-time and part-time positions available throughout York and Adams Counties; second & third shifts.

Minimum requirements: must be at least 21 years old, Requires HS/GED; most require no intellectual disability experience required, some locations require one plus years’ experience; valid driver’s license for 3 years, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check, ChildLine clearance, and/or FBI clearance.

Resident Counselor – Bell Family Shelter

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Caring, organized person needed who can remain positive and helpful in service to the efficiency of our shelter and the homeless families served there. The Resident Counselor (RC) will make routine safety and security checks of the site, complete intake and exit interviews as needed, and interact with residents to provide them with appropriate support. The RC will screen incoming calls and redirect callers to appropriate agency or office. Keeping the residence clean and orderly may also be assigned. This is a full-time hourly position.

Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED and 1 year experience in social services. Must be at least 18 years old. PA State Police background check, ChildLine clearance and FBI clearances.

Assistant Program Coordinator – Next Door program

Bring your management experience and enthusiasm to our Next Door team, offering quality case management and rental assistance services. The Assistant Program Coordinator of Next Door shares responsibility for overall operation of this program, which includes direct supervision of the Case Manager Assistant and monthly supervision meetings; proper maintenance of records, complete ESG and COC funding spreadsheets, create and modify Standard Operation of Procedures as needed and directed, Oversee on-call rotation operations and scheduling, as well as close coordination with other services and agencies. Because of the nature of this Agency, it is essential that the Assistant Program Coordinator of Next Door believe in the philosophy of the Agency as well as be able to implement programs that are viable and essential to the consumer’s need. This is a full-time salaried position.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Associates degree in Social Services and four (4) years Human Services experience, and supervisory experience preferred; 21 (twenty-one) years old; valid driver’s license. PA State Police Background check. PA ChildLine. FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

IDD Residential Program Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented numbers person? If so, then this might be the position for you. The Residential Program Assistant is responsible for providing support for people so they can live where they wish in the community, live a quality life and be as independent as possible. This position is responsible for checking and verifying timesheets and tracking vacation and sick time for all residential staff, as well as checking and verifying house accounts and submitting requests for replenishment. The Residential Program Assistant will function as a member of the IDD management team, and as such, will offer ideas and suggestions for changes that would improve the program. This is a full-time salaried position.

Minimum requirements: High School Diploma and four (4) years’ experience directly working with individuals with intellectual disability; minimum age 21 (twenty-one) years; current Pennsylvania Driver’s License, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation; current physical and Mantoux (TB) and free from contagious disease; Act 33 clearance and Pennsylvania State Police Background Check and/ or FBI Clearance

Senior Direct Support Professional – IDD Residential Services

Share your compassionate nature and home management skills by providing “hands-on’ services and support to enable individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to live as independently as possible in a shared residential setting. Sr. DSPs are responsible for carrying out all day-to-day duties necessary for the residential programs to operate smoothly. The Sr. DSP will also be responsible to assist the Residential Program Supervisor with specific paperwork duties and tasks that must be completed within a set time frame. Full-time positions are available throughout York County.

Minimum requirements: must be at least 21 years old, Requires HS/GED; valid driver’s license for 3 years, insurable driving record and reliable transportation; current physical and Mantoux (TB) test; and ChildLine clearance and PA State Police background check.

Direct Support Professional 3rd Shift – IDD Residential Services

Share your compassionate nature and home management skills by providing “hands-on’ services and support to enable individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to live as independently as possible in a shared residential setting. DSPs are responsible for carrying out all day-to-day duties necessary for the residential programs to operate smoothly. Positions available throughout York and Adams County are full-time; second & third shift.

Minimum requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, Requires HS/GED; most require no intellectual disability experience required, some locations require one plus years’ experience; valid driver’s license for 3 years, insurable driving record and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check, ChildLine clearance and/or FBI clearances.

Recreation Assistant 

Enthusiastic, creative person who cares about helping people is needed to join our dedicated IDD Social Recreation team.  The person in this position will provide high quality hands-on recreation services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Successful candidate must have good communication skills and be innovative in improving services. This is a part-time hourly position

Minimum requirements:  HS diploma/GED.  Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation.  PA State Police background

Residential Program Supervisor – IDD Residential Services

Bring your proven management skills to work where you can make a real difference! Manage one of our residential sites and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure they provide quality direct services to people with intellectual disabilities. Responsible for ensuring all day-to-day activities necessary for the site to operate properly. This is a full-time hourly position, which includes evenings and weekend hours.

Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED and two (2) years of human service experience. Must be at least 21, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) required. PA State Police background check, Act 33, and FBI clearances.

Assisted Living Counselor – CHIPP (Mental Health Services)

Bring your experience and energy to Bell prepared to make a difference. The Assisted Living Counselor provides direct care services in a residential program working with clients who have a chronic mental illness and may also have additional physical and/or medical needs. Monitor medications, respond to any client emergencies, provide supportive counseling, assist clients with activities of daily living and hygiene to the degree of the client’s needs, complete required documentation, transport clients as necessary, and ensure client safety. This is a full-time hourly position.

Minimum requirements: one year of college credits in Social Science or one year of Human Service experience. Must be at least 21, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. PA State Police background check.

Resident Counselor – Launch program (Mental Health Services)

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Come be part of the challenging and rewarding work of a Launch Resident Counselor. By providing direct care service to consumers in a Launch group home, you will help with skills training, implement medication monitoring system, respond to client emergencies, assist clients in progress towards goals developed on their individual plans, and complete documentation. This position is responsible for overall maintenance, management, and cleanliness of the facility during the shift and will remain in the residence whenever a client is present. This is a full-time hourly position and part-time hourly position.

Minimum requirements:  one year of college credits in social science, or one-year human service experience.  Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required.  PA State Police background check.

CaseworkerLaunch program (Mental Health Services)

Step up to the challenges and rewards of working as a caseworker with Bell’s Launch team. The Caseworker is responsible for the supervision of approximately ten (10) mental health clients living in supervised apartments and group homes, with 90% of work time spent in direct client interactions, e.g., assisting in developing the client’s daily living skills, aiding in all phases of community adjustment, providing supportive counseling, completing goal plans and assessments, and more. The work schedule rotates on-call weekends and holidays, which may occasionally involve emergency assistance to clients. Caseworker will ensure maintenance and management of apartments in compliance with DPW guidelines and dutifully maintain client records. This is a part-time hourly position.

Minimum requirements: Associate degree in social science or college credits in social science or two years human service experience. Must be at least 21 years old, possess valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check

Caseworker – Supported Services

Do you have direct experience helping people living in culturally, socially, and economically disadvantaged communities? If so, join the Bell team to assist mental health consumers in finding and maintaining permanent housing in the community. Work hours are flexible and based on consumer needs; caseworker’s hours are spent in client’s homes, assisting them with their housing needs. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED, direct experience dealing with issues of the disadvantaged, including two (2) years of demonstrated group leadership experience in the community or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. PA State Police background check

Assisted Living Counselor – CHIPP program

Bring your experience and energy to Bell prepared to make a difference. The Assisted Living Counselor provides direct care services in a residential program working with clients who have a chronic mental illness and may also have additional physical and/or medical needs. Monitor medications, respond to any client emergencies, provide supportive counseling, assist clients with activities of daily living and hygiene to the degree of the client’s needs, complete required documentation, transport clients as necessary, and ensure client safety. This is a full-time hourly position.

Minimum requirements: one year of college credits in social science or one-year human service experience. Must be at least 21 years old, possess valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. PA State Police background check.

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