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 Residential Service Workers 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
Consumer Advocate – ID Services
Step up to the challenges and accompanying rewards of helping individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability by serving as a Consumer Advocate. Your compassionate nature, coupled with professionalism, will be utilized to provide direct support and services to individuals, acting as their first point of contact with external agencies to ensure regulatory compliance in consumer matters. The ideal candidate must understand confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, and be capable of working with courteousness, accuracy, and attention to detail. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED, must be at least 18 years old, possession of a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. PA State Police background check, Act 33, and/or FBI clearances. Additional qualifications include knowledge of MS Office software; one-year human service and office experience preferred.
Program Coordinator – AIM Program
Are you a good manager with proven experience and a desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives? Bring your excellent organizational skills, initiative, and compassion to Bell to build and lead the direct care team in the Adult Training Facility to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities learn skills and have opportunities to become integrated members of their community. The Program Coordinator manages the Adult Training Facility, with responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the program to create an environment where individuals receive services of the highest quality. Must be capable of ensuring compliance with all state, local, and safety regulations. This is a full-time salaried position; management experience is required. Must have knowledge of Chapter 2380 and 6100 regulations.
Minimum requirements: An associate degree or 60 credit hours and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability, a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability, or a master’s degree and 1-year work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability, Management experience and knowledge of the 6400 is required. 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, Act 33, and/or FBI clearances.
Program Supervisor – AIM Program
Bring your proven management skills to work where you can make a real difference! The Program Supervisor at the ATF is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program and providing supervision to the Direct Support Staff. The program supervisor is responsible for ensuring that staff is providing high levels of services to the individuals in the program based on their wants and needs, as well as ensuring that regulatory guidelines regarding Community Participation Supports are met. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the program remains in compliance with all regulations. Must have knowledge of Chapter 2380 and 6100 regulations.
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/or 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, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation. Current physical and Mantoux (TB) test required. PA State Police background check, Act 33, and/or FBI clearances.
Assistant Training Coordinator – ID Services
Are you an organized hands-on person who likes to assist in educating others? Come join our team assisting the Training Coordinator with the overall training requirements for all staff of our intellectual disability department. The Assistant Training Coordinator will aid in ensuring staff meets required training regulations, provide training, track training hours, and assist with our online training database. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED and five (5) 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/or FBI clearances.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – ID Residential Services
Provides services and support to enable individuals with an intellectual disability to live as independently as possible in a shared residential setting. Duties include ensuring client needs and licensing requirements are met, communicating with others, utilization of best practices, and attending 24 hours of training per year. This is a full-time salaried position.
Minimum requirements: HS diploma/GED, current PA LPN license, and two (2) years of professional experience; ability to complete physical and PPD tests. 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, 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, 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.
Resident Counselor – CRAS (Mental Health Services)
Be part of the challenging and rewarding work of a CRAS Resident Counselor. By providing direct care service to consumers in a CRAS 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 – Supported Services CHIPP (Mental Health 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 clients’ 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, possess a valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and 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.
Case Worker Outreach Rental Counseling
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, making contact with potential individuals, families, and referral sources. This program operates Monday through Friday 9 am-6 pm, and Saturday 9 am-Noon, with the exception of holidays. On-call services are offered after hours.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Associate’s degree in Social Services and four (4) years of Human Services experience; 21 (twenty-one) years old; valid driver’s license. PA State Police Background check. PA ChildLine. FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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.
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