Direct Support Professional- ICF

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.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Full-Time and Part-Time | Multiple Shifts Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19133 Area Rate: $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 Intermediate Care Facility/Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) program, which serves individuals diagnosed with profound to severe intellectual disabilities and other related conditions. 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. xzbcwsv 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*** Compensation details: 17.51-17.51 Hourly Wage PIffe8773dfbb4-38271-41850795