
Dickinson Center, Inc.
A subsidiary of Journey Health Systems
43 Servidea Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-776-2145
Residential career pathway
Career pathways begin with an entry-level position. Click on each position title to learn more about each position.
Direct Support Professional
Provides direct care at the ADT program. This program provides day services in Potter County to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The TASW provides daily individualized care to each consumer while encouraging independence, respecting personal preferences, and ensuring their health and welfare.
HAB Worker
Work one-on-one to assist individuals with intellectual developmental delays. Our staff work to teach basic life skills such as shopping, socialization with other individuals, and participating in their community. Our goal is in helping individuals successfully enjoy an everyday life and be an active participant in their community.
Employment Support Specialist
Assists the consumer with obtaining and maintaining community based competitive employment by providing job development, on-the-job training and ongoing support services.
IDD Supervisor
Responsible for the supervision of the respective residential setting, the individuals within that house, and the employees.
Residential Staff Mentor
Responsible for assisting the Program Specialist in the management of the waiver home and the supervision of the individuals within that house.
AHC Supervisor
Responsible for the supervision of the program, the individuals, and employees
HAB Supervisor
The Home & Community Habilitation (H & C) Program Director is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the In-Home & Community Supports program. The H & C program provides a variety of supportive services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in Elk, Cameron, Potter, and McKean Counties. The Program Director supervises staff, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, monitors financial performance, and ensures that services delivered meet agency and regulatory standards.
AHC Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Community Residential, Lifesharing and ADT programs. These programs provide residential and day program services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Potter County. The Community Programs Director supervises staff, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, monitors financial performance, and ensures that services delivered meet agency and regulatory standards.
Life Sharing Supervisor
Responsible for the monitoring of the individuals, and contracted employees by performing the following duties. Meet, at a minimum, with Licensed Life Sharing providers monthly and Unlicensed Life Sharing providers every other month it ensure individuals are being cared for and their needs are being met. Ensure that contacted employees are following all local, state, and federal regulations governing the Life Sharing Program.
IDD Director
Responsible for the day to day operations of the residential and Adult Day Services components of the agency by performing the following duties.
Senior Director of IDD
Provides clinical and operational oversight of all IDD programs, and collaborates with stakeholders including Office of Developmental Programs, County Personal, and other service providers. This is a senior level, professional position that serves on the Leadership Team. The IDD Services Director supervises agency Program Directors/Supervisors across multiple counties, and ensures that all programs are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements. He/she works with Program Directors/Supervisors to ensure the highest level of quality and ethical care to produce sustainable program outcomes.