RHA Health Services, LLC·Glenside, Pennsylvania
The DSP supports individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges by implementing tailored services to achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, providing community integration, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment.
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Behavioral Health Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health and/or behavioral health challenges in the home and community. Working closely with each person, the DSP implements tailored services that align with the individual’s goals and desired outcomes. In this role, the DSP takes the time to understand each person’s unique background, including personal history, family, social connections, and future aspirations. Guided by supervision and direction, the DSP fosters a respectful and empowering environment.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
Exception –
Deaf and
Hard of
Hearing
Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid driver's license. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.
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.
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