Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development
Philadelphia, PA

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

RHD | Community-Based Services
$18.00/hour
Shifts: 7a-3pm Sunday-Thursday
11p-7a Sunday- Thursday
3-11p Tuesday - Saturday

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you want a career where you make a meaningful difference every day?

RHD is seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide hands-on support to individuals living in community-based homes.

As a DSP, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity while achieving their personal goals.

What You’ll Do:

Direct Care & Support:

  • Provide supervision and support in accordance with each individual’s Person-Centered Support Plan.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and toileting as needed.
  • Administer medications in accordance with training and program guidelines.
  • Provide transportation to appointments and community activities.
  • Support individuals in accessing medical care, benefits, and community resources.
  • Encourage healthy, socially appropriate behaviors through positive reinforcement and structured support.

Community Integration:

  • Assist individuals in participating in community activities and social events.
  • Promote independence and skill-building in home and community settings.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to implement residential interventions.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You are patient, dependable, and respectful. You understand the importance of dignity, safety, and person-centered care. You are comfortable working in participants’ homes and supporting individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
  • Prior experience in human services preferred.
  • Basic computer skills (email, documentation systems, time entry).
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass required background screenings (including FBI clearance, if applicable).

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in participants’ homes and community settings.
  • Role may include lifting, personal care assistance, and transportation.
  • Flexible scheduling may be required.

Why Join RHD?

At RHD, we are guided by values of respect, integrity, and person-centered support. Our DSPs are the heart of our programs — empowering individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities.

If you’re looking for rewarding, purpose-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Resources for Human Development:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Posted 2026-02-24

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