DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Help People HealDirect Support Professional (PRN/Per Diem)

Resources for Human Development (RHD) – Opportunity Place
Philadelphia, PA
PRN / Per Diem
$17.00 per hour
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD) – Opportunity Place , we believe every person 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 years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Resources for Human Development (RHD)

For decades, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality behavioral health, housing, and human services programs. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

At Opportunity Place , team members support adult men recovering from mental illness and housing instability, helping them achieve recovery goals, build life skills, and successfully integrate into their communities.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $17.00 per hour
• DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid training
• First Aid/CPR training
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Trauma-informed workplace culture

Career Growth & Development

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals on their recovery journey
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

What You'll Do

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

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to residents in a Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and achievement of individualized recovery goals.
• Promote independence, self-determination, and community participation.
• Help residents develop healthy coping skills, social skills, and independent living skills.
• Encourage engagement in treatment services, program activities, and community resources.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented residential environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized recovery plans.
• Monitor resident well-being and communicate progress, concerns, or behavioral changes to the treatment team.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and program records.
• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for resident success.
• Provide flexible shift coverage for scheduled staff absences and program staffing needs.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

QualificationsRequired

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to pass Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance requirements

Preferred

• Experience in residential, behavioral health, rehabilitation, or community-based human services programs
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care practices
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification

Schedule

• PRN / Per Diem
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs
• May include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Provides coverage for PTO, sick leave, and other staffing needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents as needed
• Ability to navigate residential and community environments
• Ability to perform essential job functions 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 your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

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

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development (RHD) 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 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.