Senior Direct Support Professional — IDD Residential Care

CO-MHAR Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in the Philadelphia and Montgomery County areas.

The role supports daily living activities, personal care, nutrition, medications, transport, documentation, and crisis intervention while upholding dignity, privacy, and safety.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Medication Administration Certification (must complete training within 90 days of hire).

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.
• Assist with the monitoring and completion of CLA documentation and check daily logs, van logs, or progress notes.
• Monitor sites for maintenance issues, report and issues/concerns, and assist with addressing said concerns.
• Assist with medication checks, provide transportation and assistance with scheduling and attending appointments, act as the sites’ Trained Practicum Observer.
• Assist with Site Specific and other relevant and/or on-going training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PA Driver’s License

Job description

COMHAR is seeking a compassionate Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in the Philadelphia and Montgomery County areas.

The role supports daily living activities, personal care, nutrition, medications, transport, documentation, and crisis intervention while upholding dignity, privacy, and safety.