Direct Support Professional-Waiver

RHA Health Services, LLC; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)

401(k) retirement savings program

Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Employee perks and discount program

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities in Maiden, North Carolina. This full-time position offers a pay range of $15.00 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.

Join our dedicated team to make a real difference by providing essential support both in home and community settings, advocating for individual needs, and teaching independent living skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Document the care you provide.
• Understand diverse challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Decision making

Some computer skills

Ability to maintain good work attendance

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for: Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - Waiver

Type: Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provide support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. Assist the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports. Implement services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Rely on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Payrate: $15.00
Sign On: $1,000.00 full time

Position Summary

Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry‑level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats—advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more—supporting people in both their home and community.

Salary and Schedule

Pay range: $15.00
Schedule: All shifts, full time

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license

Skill requirements

• Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision‑making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Pre‑employment screening

• Complete criminal background investigation.
• Register checks in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program to help you save money.
• 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 opportunity employer. In addition, we provide 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.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.