Direct Support Professional
Lansdale, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$16.50 hourly
$16.50 hourly
About the Job
Bonus Opportunities:
- $1,000 Retention Bonus (paid after 90 days of successful employment)
- $250 Employee Referral Bonus
About the Program
At Resources for Human Development (RHD) program, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our team provides compassionate, person-centered support tailored to each individual’s unique strengths and needs.
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. DSPs provide direct care, promote independence, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Promote independence, self-advocacy, and personal choice in all aspects of daily life.
- Support individuals in developing life skills and participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
- Build respectful, positive relationships with individuals served.
- Accurately document services provided and track individual progress.
- Communicate effectively with team members, families, and external providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical needs, including crisis situations when necessary.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required (additional education in human services or related field preferred).
- Previous experience in direct support, caregiving, or human services preferred.
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable with a strong desire to help others.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years driving experience and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass background checks, including criminal history and driver’s record check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances, including child abuse clearance (if applicable).
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, transfer, and support individuals as needed (up to 50 lbs).
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting with mobility.
- Work performed in residential and community-based settings.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees).
- $1,000 retention bonus + $250 referral bonus.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
About Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development is a national human services nonprofit with the broadest possible service mission, and specializes in creating innovative, quality services that support people of all abilities wherever the need exists.
RHD's Montgomery County Homeless Services provides a range of services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, PA. It includes Todi's Place of Hope, Genny’s Place, Critical Time Intervention (CTI), Montco Street Outreach, and Homeless Health Initiative.
Todi's Place of Hope and Genny’s Place both offer a safe place to stay and assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them transition towards independent living. The programs specifically caters to single adults without housing. Clients have access to dedicated caseworkers who help them find permanent housing and apply for necessary benefits. Additionally, we provide practical support such as laundry facilities, transportation, meals, clothing, and essential life skills training.
Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is a blended case management service that provides support, for a duration of nine months, to adults experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County who also have significant mental health needs. Further, CTI aims to understand the impact of trauma on the lives of those we serve. By evaluating program practices and improving our interactions with clients, ultimately the program will have an advanced understanding of the relationships between trauma, substance use, and mental illness.
The Street Outreach team provides support to single adult households actively experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County’s eastern and central regions. The team provides clinical engagement, resource connection, referrals, and person-centered problem solving to stabilize housing situations or find alternative solutions. The team supports individuals in encampments, livening outside, or staying in places unfit for human habitation.
RHD’s Homeless Health Initiative is a collaboration between RHD’s programs providing emergency housing in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The goal is to help individuals at these programs establish relationships with community-based healthcare services and guide access to the benefits of their health plans, such as vision and dental care. Through this Initiative, they aim to address the social, physical, and behavioral health issues that typically lead to poor health outcomes for this vulnerable population. The Homeless Health Initiative is funded by Keystone First, and it involves close collaboration and information sharing regarding a participant’s medical needs.