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Keystone Human Services·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Mental Health - Direct Support Professional - Community Based · $19 - $19/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 40 posted behavioral health roles in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 14th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 40% below the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania median for behavioral health roles.
The Direct Support Professional provides individualized support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, assisting with independence, providing transportation, and advocating for the health and wellness of clients.
Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism.
Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.
As a Community-Based Direct Support Professional, you will provide support to adults in their home and in our local communities, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting to become more independent, transporting within the community for activities or appointments, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support.
Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!
Job details: Full time, non-exempt position $19.00 per hour Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Effective communication and basic computer skills Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills, and basic computer proficiency. A valid driver's license and access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle are required for daily community travel.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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