Direct Support Professional

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Regular Full Time Service Worker Bethlehem, PA, US

18 days ago Requisition

Resources for Human Development (RHD)
Lehigh Valley, PA
Full-Time
$18.00 per Hour
Daily Pay Available

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing valuable experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 50 years,
Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports. Our team members empower individuals to achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our employees make a meaningful difference by helping people reach their goals and live their best lives.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support individuals with mental health disabilities and behavioral health needs in community-based residential settings, helping them build skills, increase independence, and become active members of their communities.

• Competitive pay at $18.00 per hour
• Daily Pay, access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Company-paid training
• Paid training programs
• Certification programs
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will:

• Provide supervision and support in accordance with each individual's Individual Support Plan (ISP) and person-centered support plan.
• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and desired outcomes.
• Administer medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, community activities, and other necessary destinations.
• Support individuals with activities of daily living, including:
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene
  • Toileting
  • Household tasks
  • Other individualized support needs
• Assist individuals with accessing community resources and supports, including:
  • Medical appointments
  • Social services
  • Recreational opportunities
  • Community-based programs
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and positive social interactions.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement support strategies and residential interventions.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and person-centered living environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer and internet proficiency, including email, timekeeping systems, and electronic documentation platforms
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to successfully complete all required employment screenings and clearances, including FBI clearance where applicable

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Previous experience working in residential mental health, behavioral health, or human services settings

• Full-Time
• Schedule based on program needs
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and community-based activities
• Flexibility required to support residential operations and individual needs

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to safely transport individuals within the community
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

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