Direct Support Professional - Glenside, PA 19038

Paproviders; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Voluntary disability

Voluntary accident

Pet insurance

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Glenside, PA. The DSP will provide direct services and residential support to individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs, promoting dignity, privacy, and independence during daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal support, documentation, and safe transportation using program vehicles. A High School Diploma or GED and a PA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Direct support experience or willingness to work with individuals with IDD/behavioral needs.
• Ability to follow care plans, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Capable of teamwork and cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support in residential settings for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.
• Support meal preparation, nutrition, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Administer medications as directed and per guidelines.
• Safely operate program vehicles to transport individuals as needed.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain client confidentiality.
• Report crises or concerns to Site Manager promptly.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities.
• Assist at other sites when cross-trained.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with all policies.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a career that makes a real difference? If you’re passionate about helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or autism, COMHAR welcomes you to begin your journey with us.

Full-Time and Part-Time | Multiple Shifts Available in the Glenside, PA 19038 Area

Rate: $17.00/HR

Current Shifts

• Sunday-Wednesday 11:00PM-9:00AM
• Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Saturday-Tuesday 3:00PM-11:00PM
• Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Thursday-Sunday 11:00PM-9:00AM
• PRN Available

Job Summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. The DSP provides direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or behavioral health needs. This role plays a vital part in promoting each consumer’s dignity, privacy, and independence while assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.

Key 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.

Benefits

Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance. ***This is based on employment status***

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• 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.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not‑for‑profit community‑based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability‑related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.