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
NEWLY INCREASED STARTING WAGES
Direct Support Professional (York & Adams County) – 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.
Senior Direct Support Professional (York & Adams County) – 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 and Adams 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 Non-Driver – IDD Residential Services
The Direct Support Professional (DSP)- nondriving position is responsible for providing direct services of the highest quality to people with intellectual disabilities and possibly mental health issues so they can live in the community, live a quality life, and live as independently as possible. The DSP is responsible for the day-to-day duties necessary for the residential program to operate smoothly. Schedules include evenings, holidays, and weekends. The DSP works directly with individuals who live in the home and must implement and document Individuals’ goals and intervention plans. This position may require lifting depending on the needs of the individuals. This is a non-driving position which means that this staff does not complete all job duties that driving staff complete. Non-driving staff will not run appointments or one on one activities in the community with the individuals. This position is not allowed to drive agency vehicles at any time, nor are they allowed to transport individuals in their personal vehicles. Non Driving staff must be able to get to various work locations on time for shifts and have transportation home at the end of their shifts.
Minimum requirements: must be at least 21 years old, requires HS/GED; some locations require no intellectual disability experience, while other locations require one plus years’ experience; insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check, ChildLine clearance, and/or FBI clearance.
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.
Direct Support Professional – AIM Program
Enjoy your daily work while you make a direct and positive difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The ideal employee in this hands-on position will ensure the safety of the individuals while teaching skills, monitoring medications, assisting with transportation, and helping clients live as independently as possible. This position also helps individuals build relationships in their community by assisting and encouraging individuals to actively engage in Community Participation activities based on their likes and interests. This is a full-time hourly position.
Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED. Must be at least 18 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, Act 33 and/or FBI clearances.
Mental Health Case Manager – Possibilities Program (Shelter Services)
Looking for hands-on work that makes a positive impact in people’s lives? This may be the position for you. The successful MH Case Manager will assess individual mental health, drug and alcohol, and/or children’s needs of Possibilities program residents, and make referrals to appropriate services. The Case Manager provides supportive guidance and advocacy for the mental health needs of program participants, including crisis intervention; transport residents as needed to accomplish program goals; and design and instruct or arrange mental health and life skills workshops. Case Manager is responsible for preparing and maintaining required documentation and records, including client-centered goal plans, discharge plans, and aftercare records. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree in social science. Must be at least 21 years old, possess PA valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. PA State Police background check, Act 33 and/or FBI clearances.
Mental Health Case Manager – Bell Family Shelter
Looking for hands-on work that makes a positive impact in people’s lives? This may be the position for you. The successful MH Case Manager will assess individual mental health, drug and alcohol, and/or children’s needs of Possibilities program residents, and make referrals to appropriate services. The Case Manager provides supportive guidance and advocacy for the mental health needs of program participants, including crisis intervention; transport residents as needed to accomplish program goals; and design and instruct or arrange mental health and life skills workshops. Case Manager is responsible for preparing and maintaining required documentation and records, including client-centered goal plans, discharge plans, and aftercare records. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree in social science. Must be at least 21 years old, possess valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. PA State Police background check, Act 33 and FBI clearances.
Resident Counselor – Bell Family Shelter
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.
House Program Manager – Bell Family Shelter
The House Program Manager is a key individual responsible for providing support to homeless individuals and families; over-seeing the proper preparation and maintenance of required documentation and records, as well as creating the monthly Resident Counselor schedule to ensure coverage and perform on-call duties. Provide close coordination with other services and agencies. Because of the nature of this Agency, it is essential that the House Program Manager believe in the philosophy of the Agency as well as be able to develop a professional rapport with Shelter staff and clients.
Minimum requirements: associate degree or two (2) years human service experience and two years strong supervisory skills and knowledge of office procedures. Must be at least 21 years old. Pennsylvania State Police Background Check, ChildLine Clearance and FBI.
Caseworker – Social Rehabilitation (Mental Health Services)
Empower individuals living with mental illness by assisting them as they utilize and participate in Bell’s social rehabilitation programs and activities. Your supportive role will include teaching academic, social, and daily living skills with a recovery-based approach. Critical elements include planning and preparing group material, facilitating groups, maintaining & coordinating client caseload, providing supportive counseling, and completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: associate degree or two years of college credits in social science OR two years human service experience; 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.
Site Caseworker – CHIPP (Mental Health Services)
Make a difference in this direct care position assisting individuals living with mental illness to do what is necessary to maintain their independent living situations. Primary responsibility is supervision of the clients living at the designated CHIPP site. This is predominately a this is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: associate degree in social science or college credits in social science or two (2) years human services 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
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)
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. Full-time and part-time hourly positions.
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.
Program Specialist – Launch program (Mental Health Services)
This position which blends both caseworker responsibilities and APC responsibilities. This position is designed to develop leadership skills while maintaining primary CW responsibilities. PS 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.
Minimum requirements: associate degree in social science, or two-years 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.
Caseworker – Launch 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 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.
Clubhouse Generalist – Oasis House Clubhouse
The primary responsibility of the Clubhouse Generalist is to assist and participate in the functioning of the Oasis House Clubhouse, including overseeing the assigned unit. Other responsibilities include unit-related responsibilities, such as assuring that the work for the day is completed, support service responsibilities such as providing support, training, and encouragement to members within the Clubhouse, and documentation responsibilities required by program procedures. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree in social science or HS diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years experience in human services which must include one year of direct mental health experience. Applicant must have completed or will attend 12-hour psychiatric rehabilitation orientation training within one year of hire and have already completed or will attend three-week training at an International Center of Clubhouse Development (ICCD) certified training base within two years of employment, at the program coordinator’s direction. Must be at least 21, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. PA State Police background check.
MH Professional (Mental Health Services)
Are you a master’s level detail-oriented person? The Mental Health Department provides recovery-oriented services, such as WRAP, Personal Medicine, Power Statement and Advanced Directives. All service delivery is based on the department’s guiding principles which include a focus on consumer strengths and choice. The Mental Health Professional will provide clinical supervision and support for the Mental Health Department as well as be responsible for the Launch assessment and interview process of consumers into the program. Because of the nature of this job, it is essential that the Mental Health Professional believes in the philosophy of the Agency, as well as be able to coordinate with referral sources. This is a part-time hourly position.
Minimum requirements: master’s degree in human service field. Interview and assessment experience preferred and treatment planning preferred.; 21 (twenty-one) years old; valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Insurable driving record. Pennsylvania State Police Background Check.
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