Direct Support Professional/FT- Mon to Thurs 12p - 10p

RHA Health Services • Horsham, 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 assisting individuals in identifying and expressing 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 schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The position is regular and has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. Benefits available to eligible full-time employees include paid time off and health insurance. Other listed offerings include a 401(k) retirement savings program, Payactiv early wage access, an employee perks and discount program, wellbeing programs, qualifying chronic disease management programs, and free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities. Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for the listed benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• For positions requiring transportation, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required for transporting individuals.
• Physical ability to regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
• Physical ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; stand and walk for extended periods; and demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level.
• Vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), and the talk-and-hear requirement does not apply.

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 decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
• Understand challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication while adapting to individual 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 wages already earned 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED