Direct Support Professional- ICF

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role focuses on personal care, daily living activities, and ensuring dignity and safety for all consumers.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and six months of related experience, with full-time and part-time positions available across multiple shifts. Join our team to make a significant impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience in an IDD residential facility, ICF facility, or related environment.
• Current PA Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene and household tasks.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for all assigned duties.

Skills

Compassionate support

Attention to detail

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

COMHAR vehicles

Job description

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 Philadelphia, PA 19133 Area

Rate:

$17.00/HR

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. The Intermediate Care Facility/Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) program serves individuals diagnosed with profound to severe intellectual disabilities and other related conditions.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, household tasks, and community engagement while ensuring each individual's dignity, privacy, and safety. Full‑time positions are available across multiple shifts.

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.

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

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, ICF 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.
• CNA background is preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.