Direct Support Professional

Community Mentorship; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mentorship in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide day-to-day support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential and community settings. You will help with personal care, daily living skills, meal preparation, transportation, and recreation, while promoting independence, safety, and self-advocacy and documenting services.

Collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, and families to implement individualized plans and maintain regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires background in human services and experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building professional relationships.
• Willingness to participate in training on person-centered practices, safety, and behavioral supports.
• Ability to work in a team and follow individualized support plans.
• Reliable in maintaining documentation, schedules, and regulatory compliance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in human services is a plus.
• Experience in direct support, caregiving, or community-based support preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation availability if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills.
• Support participation in community activities and transportation.
• Implement individualized support plans and document services.
• Follow agency and regulatory guidelines and collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, and families.
• Model respectful behavior and promote social inclusion.
• Respond calmly to behavioral and emotional needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in human services or related field

Job description

Company Description

Community Mentorship is a locally owned agency that provides compassionate personal care and home support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization offers Community Residential Rehabilitation, Home and Community habilitation, Companion, and behavioral support services designed to help people live meaningful lives in the community. Founded by a small but dedicated group of leaders in Montgomery County, Community Mentorship has developed benchmark programming and home and community supports. The agency views team members as partners, facilitators, community members, and teachers rather than traditional caregivers. Community Mentorship is committed to supporting each person in living their best possible life in the community.

Role Description

The Direct Support Professional is a full-time, on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA. This position provides day-to-day support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential and community settings, focusing on personal care, daily living skills, and community participation. Responsibilities include assisting with routines such as meal preparation, hygiene, transportation, and recreational activities, while promoting independence, safety, and self-advocacy. The role involves implementing individualized support plans, documenting services provided, following agency and regulatory guidelines, and collaborating with supervisors, clinicians, and families. Direct Support Professionals are expected to model respectful behavior, encourage social inclusion, and respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Background in Human Services and experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.


• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities to build trusting, professional relationships.


• Capacity to participate in and apply Training related to person-centered practices, safety, and behavioral supports.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow individualized support plans.


• Reliability in maintaining documentation, adhering to schedules, and meeting regulatory requirements.


• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in human services or a related field is a plus.


• Previous direct support, caregiving, or community-based support experience preferred.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet transportation requirements, if needed for the role.