DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Make a DifferenceDirect Support Professional (DSP)

RHD Montgomery County Homeless Services & Genny’s Place
Horsham, PA
Full-Time- Two shifts available: Sunday through Thursday 7am-3pm or Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-3pm and Monday 7am-11pm
$16.50/hour
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD) , we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the support needed to build a more stable future.

We’re seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Montgomery County Homeless Services and Genny’s Place team in Horsham, PA.

Genny’s Place provides a safe place to stay and supportive services for single adults experiencing homelessness as they work toward permanent housing and greater independence. Through a partnership with Your Way Home, Montgomery County’s Office of Behavioral Health, and Resources for Human Development , individuals receive personalized support designed to help them overcome barriers to housing and build long-term stability.

As a DSP, you’ll work directly with individuals in the program, providing day-to-day support, connecting them with resources, assisting with life skills, and helping create a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.

About Resources for Human Development

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals overcome barriers, build greater independence, and achieve their personal goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by helping people move toward greater stability and independence.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $16.50/hour
• DailyPay: Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Gain Experience in Homeless Services and Behavioral Health
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Help Individuals Move Toward Permanent Housing
• Support Greater Independence and Stability
• Connect Individuals with Community Resources
• Provide Trauma-Informed Support
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional , you will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centered support to adults experiencing homelessness.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for individuals staying in the program.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and practical life skills that support greater independence.
• Work alongside caseworkers and other team members to support individuals as they work toward permanent housing and access necessary benefits.
• Help individuals access community resources, appointments, Social Security services, and other supports as needed.
• Provide transportation to individuals when required.
• Support individuals with practical needs such as meals, laundry, clothing, transportation, and life skills.
• Provide care and support using a trauma-informed approach .
• Encourage healthy, safe, and socially appropriate behaviors.
• Complete required program documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow applicable incident management and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with program staff and community partners to support each individual’s goals.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respect for the dignity and individual needs of each person served.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate and Nonjudgmental
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Trauma-Informed
✔ A Strong Communicator
✔ Comfortable Working with Diverse Populations
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Resourceful and Solution-Focused
✔ Passionate About Helping Others Achieve Greater Stability and Independence

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read, write, and complete required documentation in English
• Basic computer and internet skills, including the ability to utilize email, timekeeping systems, and other required applications
• Ability to successfully complete applicable employment screenings and clearances

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in human services, homeless services, behavioral health, residential services, community support, or direct care

Schedule

• Full-Time
• $16.50/hour
• Schedule flexibility may be required based on program needs, including potential evening or weekend hours.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, twist, and climb steps as required
• Ability to drive a vehicle as part of job responsibilities
• Ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can help individuals experiencing homelessness move toward stability, permanent housing, and greater independence , we encourage you to apply today.

Your compassion, dependability, and willingness to meet people where they are can help someone take the next step toward a more stable future.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.