Direct Support Professional - Glenside, PA 19038
COMHAR INC·Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
COMHAR INC·Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Provide person-centered residential support and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, and maintaining accurate documentation of consumer progress.
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 Glenside, PA 19038 Area
$17.00/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.
Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:
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 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.
