Direct Support Professional/PAHrtners Deaf Services/Levittown

RHA Health Services, LLC • 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 includes helping individuals identify and express their needs, implementing services aligned with their person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. The DSP seeks to understand each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provides support with compassion and respect. The position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Work may include supporting personal care, household tasks, community participation, transportation, medication administration, and accurate service documentation. In Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL); the stated requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background and 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.
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.
• Must regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear, except for employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs.
• For positions requiring driving, proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle is required if transportation is part of the role.

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.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities, when required.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community.
• Support informed decision-making regarding 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 by adapting to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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