Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - Waiver

RHA Health Services, LLC; Ridgewood (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off (full-time)

Health Insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Goldsboro, NC. The role provides community-based support to individuals with disabilities and mental health or substance use challenges, implementing services per each person’s Centered Plan.

Starting pay is $15.00/hour, with full-time and part-time positions available. Shifts include day, afternoon, or overnight hours, seven days a week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification or training preferred.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Health and Safety procedures.
• Assist with people supported development.
• Assist with person-centered community life goals.
• Support team members and supervisors.
• Assist with data collection and reporting.
• Assist with medical requests.

Skills

Communication

CPR proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - WaiverType:RegularIf 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 people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements 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, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.Salary: $15.00/hourWe are hiring Direct Support Professionals in Goldsboro NCStarting pay based on previous caregiver experienceAvailable shifts vary by location. Typically, a variety of shifts are available during the day, afternoon, or overnight, seven days a week. We are looking for Caregivers IMMEDIATELY to fill positions we have open. No experience is necessary. We have part- and full-time positions open. Full time positions qualify for company benefits.Job Responsibilities:Assist with Health and Safety ProceduresAssist with People Supported DevelopmentAssists with Person Supported Community LifeProvides Support to team members and supervisorsAssists with person centered plan and outcomesAssists with medical requestsAssist with data collection and reportingPosition Requirements:High School Diploma or G.E.D.At least 18 years of ageValid drivers’ licensePhysical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop.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 to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees: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 programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic 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 benefitsEEO 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.