Direct Support Professional/Friday 8a - 11p

RHA Health Services • Levittown, PA

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals. The role involves helping individuals identify and express their needs, implementing services aligned with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. DSPs seek to understand each individual's history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provide support with compassion and respect. The position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

This position is scheduled Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is a regular position with no supervisory responsibilities. The work may involve personal care, household tasks, transportation, community activities, documentation, and medication assistance in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background screening, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, involving working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear. The talk-and-hear requirement does not apply to employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.
• For positions requiring transportation, proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) for employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make their own choices.
• Accompany individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events to facilitate community engagement.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Support relationship-building and social connections within the community.
• Support informed decision-making about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores such as laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
• Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities using effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication, adapting to individuals’ needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health insurance for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities. Contract/contingent workers and interns are not eligible for the listed benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED