Careers with Bell
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is a large and growing social services provider in York County in south-central Pennsylvania. We presently employ around 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.
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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
Bell Family Shelter
Resident Counselor
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
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: An 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.
Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services
Direct Support Professional
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.
Direct Support Professional Non- Driver
The Direct Support Professional (DSP)- non driving 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’ goal and intervention plans. This position may require lifting depending on the needs of the individuals. This is a non-driving positions 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 18 years old. Requires HS/GED; no intellectual disability experience required. Insurable driving record and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check, ChildLine and/or FBI clearances.
Direct Support Professional 3rd Shift
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.
Senior Direct Support Professional
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.
Residential Program Supervisor
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.
Mental Health Services
Assistant Program Coordinator – CHIPP Supported Living
Keen management, organizational, and people skills will bring success in this position. To maintain proper day to day operation of the program, key responsibilities include staff supervision and aiding in hiring new staff, assisting with setting goals for program growth and development, administrative services, expense records, employee time sheets, evaluations for direct subordinates and organization/running of site meetings. The CHIPP APC will also attend staff meetings, rotate on-call as assigned, and transport clients as necessary. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree in social science or four (4) years 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.
Assisted Living Counselor
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.
Case Worker Outreach Rental Counseling – Next Door
Looking for hands-on work that makes a positive impact in people’s lives? This may be the position for you This Case Worker position will be responsible for outreaching the rural areas of York County to provide rental counseling to consumers who are homeless or have low to moderate incomes. This position will offer assistance with goal setting, landlord advocacy, resource coordination, and housing assistance as needed. Because of the nature of this Program, it is essential that the Outreach Case Worker believe in the philosophy of the Agency as well as be able to develop a rapport with program participants. It is estimated that this position will spend at least 75% of the work week in the community, make contacts with potential individuals, families, and referral sources. This program operates Monday through Friday 9am-6pm, and Saturday 9am-Noon, with the exception of holidays. On-call services are offered after hours.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social science or Associates degree in Social Services and four (4) years Human Services experience; 21 (twenty-one) years old; valid driver’s license. PA State Police Background check. PA ChildLine. FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Administration
Accounts Payable Specialist
Do you enjoy a challenging and team-oriented work environment? Are you self-motivated, resourceful and can perform a wide variety of tasks under deadlines? You may be the one we are looking for, to fill the Accounts Payable Specialist position. We’re looking for a candidate who can manage lots of paper, process payments in a computerized accounting system and work on a variety of projects. Interested candidates need a basic knowledge of accounting and possess strong reading, listening, and speaking skills. This is a full-time salary position.
Minimum requirements: Associate Degree in Accounting and/or college credits in accounting and/or experience in bookkeeping. PA State Police background check.
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