Direct Support Professional- Residential
COMHAR INC·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
COMHAR INC·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provide direct residential support and person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and community integration while ensuring safety and dignity.
Description Looking for a career that makes a real difference? If you’re passionate about helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or autism, COMHAR welcomes you to begin your journey with us.
Full-Time and Part-Time | Multiple Shifts Available In the Philadelphia, PA Area
$17.51/HR
Job Summary COMHAR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. The DSP provides direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or behavioral health needs. This role plays a vital part in promoting each consumer’s dignity, privacy, and independence while assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, household tasks, and community engagement while ensuring each individual's dignity, privacy, and safety. Full-time positions are available across multiple shifts.
Key Responsibilities Provide respectful, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, household tasks, and healthy routines.
Support meal preparation, encourage proper nutrition, serve meals, and complete cleanup.
Administer approved medications according to guidelines.
Safely operate COMHAR vehicles to transport consumers as needed.
Complete accurate and timely documentation for all assigned duties.
Report any crises, unusual incidents, or concerns to the Site Manager immediately.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, required training, and quality improvement activities.
Maintain confidentiality of all consumer information and follow organizational policies.
Provide crisis intervention using approved techniques and assist at other sites when cross trained.
Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance. ***This is based on employment status***
Required Qualifications and Experience: High School Diploma (or GED) Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles. Six months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environment Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information. Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulations Attention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehicles Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges . Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities. Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to COMHAR procedures. About COMHAR: COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
