Careers

Carol Wells
Human Resources
Dickinson Mental Health Center
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-0248

DMHC is looking for people interested in becoming Lifesharing providers.
Please contact Wendy Hann at (814) 274-3253 x160.

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posted 7/29/10

Dickinson Mental Health Center Children’s Prevention Services is seeking to fill a full time 10-month position with their Student Assistance Program and the Signs of Suicide^® Prevention Program in secondary schools throughout Cameron and Elk Counties. This candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Health or Human Service Field. Strong verbal and written communication skills along with experience working in the mental health and school system is essential. Please apply by résumé only by June 30, 2010 to: Dickinson Mental Health Center, PO Box 599, St. Marys PA, 15857, C/O Jennifer Dippold or email jennifer.dippold@dmhc.org EOE

posted 1/13/10

Job Coach. Position instructs, monitors, and evaluates consumers with disabilities in employment settings, including lawn and cleaning crews. Experience in MH/MR field and/or education preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must have reliable transportation. High School diploma or GED required. Send resume and cover letter to Rose Carpenter, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 4 Allegany Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915, phone 814-260-0088 ext. 141, e-mail rose.carpenter@dmhc.org EOE

posted 1/5/10

Social Services Aide or Therapeutic Activities Aide/Trainee/or Worker (3 part time positions - up to 20 hours).

• Two positions are responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of vocation adjustment segments of individual program plans. Duties include job readiness, development, job coaching, monitoring and reporting the progress of individuals, and may include training, supervising or directing individuals within the program.

• One position teaches basic skills of independent living to individuals with varying functional levels of mental retardation/mental health who reside in the community.

• Must be organized and be able to handle multiple tasks. Requires at minimum a High School diploma/GED. Must have a clean driving record and be at least 21 years old. Act 33 , Act 34 and FBI clearances are also required. Job classification based on education and experience. Please send resume and cover letter to Tracey Williams, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 110 Lincoln St., Ridgway, PA 15853, phone 814-772-2005 or email at tracey.williams@dmhc.org E.O.E.

posted 12/9/09

Residential Program Trainee or Worker (Part time). Positions provide direct support to adults with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Promotes adults’ independence in self-care, medication administration, cooking, upkeep of home, and social opportunities. Must be at least age 21. High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and satisfactory motor vehicle violation record required. Act 33/34 clearances required. Send resume and cover letter to Lynne Childs, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 110 Lincoln St., Ridgway, PA 15853, phone 814-772-2005 ext. 444, or email lynne.childs@dmhc.org EOE

posted 11/20/09

Certified Peer Specialist (up to 19 hours). This position provides supportive services to consumers. Hourly rate $8.50. Must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a self identified individual who has received or is receiving state priority group services as defined in MH
   Bulletin OMH-94-04,    Serious Mental Illness: Adult Priority Group.
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Within the last 3 years, maintained at least 12 months of successful full or part-time or voluntary work experience
   or obtained at least 24 credit hours of post-secondary education.
• Completed a peer specialist certification training curriculum approved by the Department of Public Welfare.

Please send resume and cover letter to Tracey Williams, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 111 West Main Street., Ridgway, PA 15853, or email tracey.williams@dmhc.org EOE

posted 9/28/09

Emergency Relief Worker. This part-time position provides direct service and support to clients in a community-based residential setting and includes instruction in budgeting, purchasing personal needs, personal hygiene, behavior management, using public transportation, menu planning, food purchase and preparation, and social/recreational skills. High school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license required. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean driving record. Act 33/34 clearances required. Dependable transportation is needed. Very flexible schedule. Send resume and cover letter to Wendy Hann, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 605 North Main St., Coudersport, PA 16915 or e-mail to wendy.hann@dmhc.org. EOE

posted 9/28/09

Emergency Relief Worker. This part-time position provides direct service and support to clients in a community-based residential setting and includes instruction in budgeting, purchasing personal needs, personal hygiene, behavior management, using public transportation, menu planning, food purchase and preparation, and social/recreational skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or GED and valid drivers license required. Act 33/34 clearances required. Dependable transportation is needed. Very flexible schedule. Send resume and cover letter to Lynne Childs, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 110 Lincoln St., Ridgway, PA 15853, phone 814-772-2005 ext. 444, or email lynne.childs@dmhc.org E.O.E.

posted 9/9/09

Part-time Position in Home & Community Habilitation (up to 25 hrs. /wk.). Position teaches basic skills of independent living to individuals with varying functional levels of mental retardation who reside in Potter County. Job classification will be determined by training and experience. Minimum requirement high school diploma or GED. Send resume and cover letter to Polly Lannager, Dickinson Mental Health Center, 20 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, phone 814-260-0125, or email polly.lannager@dmhc.org EOE

DMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.