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 nearly 300 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) – ID 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 Counties are full-time; 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) – ID 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 – ID 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 – ID 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 3rd Shift – ID 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 Counties are full-time; 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
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.
Assistant Program Coordinator Incident/Quality/Risk Manager
Are you detail oriented and motivated to assure quality care for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Manage and coordinate all aspects of the investigation/ incident management process in a timely and efficient manner in a residential program licensed under 6400, 6500 and 2380 state regulations. Develop plans of correction to incidents, communicate with involved parties, carry beeper and respond to all calls, maintain records, provide supervision to other investigators and provide incident management training to staff. This is a full-time salaried position. Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED and five (5) years professional ID 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, Act 33 and/or FBI clearances.
Mental Health Case Manager – Bell Family Shelter
Looking for hands-on work that makes a positive impact on 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 Shelter residents/Possibilities 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, and arrange mental health and life skills workshops. The 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, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. PA State Police background check, Act 33, and/or FBI clearances.
Case Management Assistant – NextDoor program
The Case Management Assistant in Bell’s Next-Door program is the first contact for potential program participants and as such must provide excellent customer service at all times. The Assistant must have or develop an understanding of community resources available to assist individuals and families in need and direct people as appropriate to those services. The person in this role is also responsible for assisting program staff with day-to day office operations, including maintaining forms, office equipment and supplies, and handling mail. It is crucial that the person in this position interact in a professional and respectful manner with all contacts. If not already familiar with it, the Assistant will learn how to use the HMIS system and document interactions accordingly. The Next-Door program operates Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturdays 9am to noon, with the exception of holidays. Minimum requirements: Associates degree in Social Sciences and two (2) years Human Services experience preferred; Experience with Microsoft Products; 21 (twenty-one) years old; valid driver’s license. PA State Police Background check. Child Line Clearances. FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Site Caseworker – (CHIPP)
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’s 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
Resident Counselor – Launch program (Mental Health Services)
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 a 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 the 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 a part-time hourly position. The schedule consists of working rotating shifts of three nights/days on, and six nights/days off. 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. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check.
Caseworker – Social Rehabilitation
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: Associates 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.
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.
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Maintenance Technician
Are you a well-organized, mechanically inclined jack of all trades who enjoys the satisfaction of completing clients’ work requests? Join our multi-skilled maintenance team. Work includes everything from installation of doors, windows, and drywall to painting, basic HVAC, plumbing, and appliance repair as well as simple automotive operations and repair. Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting and problem-solving when doing repairs and preventive maintenance on all agency property (occupied and/or vacant); completing required purchase orders, coordinating the use of outside contractors and vendors, and reporting all health and safety issues relating to property maintenance to the Property Manager promptly. An understanding of lawn care and landscaping is a plus. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED, specialized training or experience/overall knowledge of multiple trades (i.e.- drywall, painting, carpentry, and plumbing, among others). The candidate must own a standard set of tools available to aid in the performance of the above duties and have the ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be at least 21 years old, possess a current valid driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and have reliable transportation. PA State Police background check.
Communications Coordinator
As part of Bell’s Community Engagement team, the Communications Coordinator procures and shares the stories of Bell and showcases opportunities for people to connect with our dynamic organization as a way to make a positive impact in the community. A keen aptitude for oral and written communications and a passion for storytelling is key to this role. Excellent people skills are essential to interact professionally and respectfully with all Bell stakeholders; experience conducting interviews is important. The Communications Coordinator develops engaging online content, manages the agency’s social media accounts, and uses their marketing and design skills to keep agency outreach materials, brochures and other collateral current and accurate. Ability to generate video stories a bonus. Writing samples required.
Minimum qualifications: HS/GED plus two or more years relevant college and/or experience in communications, creative writing, and/or marketing, valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, reliable transportation and PA State Police background check. Internship Opportunities | Volunteer Opportunities
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