Mental Health Worker

Overview

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Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals has dedicated over 120 years to promoting choice and independence for those with intellectual disabilities.

We are currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated people to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Latrobe area at our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR). Our LTSR program provides a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health diagnoses, helping residents develop critical skills for independence and community integration.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in our mission by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

• Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean living environment.
• Perform needed housekeeping duties.
• Assist with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities.
• Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate.
• Offer input into the development of the treatment plan.
• Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods.

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience working directly with individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Generous PTO package.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment.
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP).
• Tuition Assistance Program: up to $3,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $1,500 per year for part-time employees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program.

Open Interviews will be held from 9 am–3 pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street, Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo , as this is required to enter the building.

Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. 25 % of the total sign‑on bonus (i.e., $500 for Full‑Time positions) will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75 % ($1,500 for Full‑Time positions) will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25 % of the total amount of the sign‑on bonus is contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date provided during the interview.

If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment (the first 25 % of the total sign‑on bonus, equal to $500). Sign‑on bonus eligibility is available for prospective employees hired from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.