Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Memphis TN

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional in Memphis, TN to provide personalized support for individuals with disabilities. This role is vital in assisting individuals to achieve independence and self-advocacy while maintaining their dignity.

Alongside personal care tasks, you will advocate for their rights, promote wellness, and encourage community engagement. Benefits include early access to earned wages and health insurance for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Assist individuals in identifying and expressing their needs.
• Provide transportation for appointments and community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Disability Rights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring for: Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Memphis TNType: RegularThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with their person‑centered plans, and fostering independence and self‑advocacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self‑advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship‑building within the community.
• Support informed decision‑making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
• Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre‑employment screening requirements.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person‑centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self‑advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring working on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

BENEFITS

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
• *Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO STATEMENT

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. RHA provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

CONTACT

Apply today by sending your resume to [e-mail].