DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Montgomery Ave-HOURLY
Apis Services Inc•Philadelphia, PA
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide supervision and hands-on support to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and behavioral health needs in community-based residential settings. DSPs support daily living skills, community integration, and person-centered goals while ensuring safety and dignity.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the residential mental health services field, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support individuals per person-centered ISP
- Assist with daily living activities (meals, hygiene, toileting)
- Administer medications (as trained)
- Provide transportation and support community integration
- Complete required documentation
- Collaborate with clinical and residential staff
- Perform other assigned duties
Benefits
- Trauma-informed, values-based work environment
- Paid training and on-the-job support
- Tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible staff)
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
