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Description: Looking for a career that makes a real difference? If you're passionate about helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or autism, COMHAR welcomes you to begin your journey with us.Full-Time Philadelphia, PA Area and Montgomery County AreaRate: $19.00/HRJob SummaryCOMHAR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. The Lead DSP provides direct services and residential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or behavioral health needs. The role assists the Site Manager in the daily operations of the ID Residential programs. 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.The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, household tasks, and community engagement while ensuring each individual's dignity, privacy, and safety. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide respectful, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, household tasks, and healthy routines.Support meal preparation, encourage proper nutrition, serve meals, and complete cleanup.Administer approved medications according to guidelines.Safely operate COMHAR vehicles to transport consumers as needed.Complete accurate and timely documentation for all assigned duties.Report any crises, unusual incidents, or concerns to the Site Manager immediately.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, required training, and quality improvement activities.Maintain confidentiality of all consumer information and follow organizational policies.Provide crisis intervention using approved techniques and assist at other sites when cross trained.Assist with the monitoring and completion of CLA documentation and check daily logs, van logs, or progress notes.Monitor sites for maintenance issues, report and issues/concerns, and assist with addressing said concerns.Assist with medication checks, provide transportation and assistance with scheduling and attending appointments, act as the sites' Trained Practicum Observer.Assist with Site Specific and other relevant and/or on-going training as needed.Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance. This is based on employment status Requirements: Required Qualifications and Experience: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 environmentAble to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulationsAttention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehiclesAble 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.Medication Administration Certification (must complete training within 90 days of hire).About COMHAR:COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, sel