Direct Support Professional/PT - Friday 4p - 11p, Sat (AON), 11p - 7a

RHA Health Services • Willow Grove, PA

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide 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, carrying out services aligned with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. The successful candidate seeks to understand each person’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provides support with compassion and respect. The position works under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

The posted schedule is Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties may include personal care, transportation, medication administration, documentation, and support for community participation and independent living. Employees must meet the stated physical demands and pre-employment screening requirements.

RHA Health Services provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. The organization’s mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health or substance use needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Must regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
• 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, requiring work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision and be able to talk and hear. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL); the requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety through wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make their own choices.
• Accompany individuals to work, recreational activities, social events, and other community activities.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Support individuals in building social connections within the community.
• Support informed decision-making about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, decorating, and other personal or household tasks.
• 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 and adapt 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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