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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- medical, vision, and dental insurance
- life and disability coverage
- a 403(b) retirement plan
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- an employee assistance program
- disability, accident, and pet insurance