Direct Support Professional - Build Lives & Impact

Paproviders; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs. The DSP helps with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement, ensuring dignity, privacy, and independence in a residential setting.

Full-time and part-time positions are available across multiple shifts in the Lansdale area, with a rate of $17.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
• Six months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.
• Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulations.
• Attention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehicles.
• Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges.
• Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to COMHAR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, household tasks, and healthy routines.
• Support meal preparation, encourage proper nutrition, serve meals, and complete cleanup.
• Administer approved medications according to guidelines.
• Safely operate COMHAR vehicles to transport consumers as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for all assigned duties.
• Report any crises, unusual incidents, or concerns to the Site Manager immediately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, required training, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all consumer information and follow organizational policies.
• Provide crisis intervention using approved techniques and assist at other sites when cross trained.

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Job description

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs. The DSP helps with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement, ensuring dignity, privacy, and independence in a residential setting.

Full-time and part-time positions are available across multiple shifts in the Lansdale area, with a rate of $17.51 per hour.