Caregiver / Direct Support Professional /Maxton NC

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

CPR and first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services in Maxton, NC is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use issues in home and community settings. You will advocate, teach, coach, and help clients achieve their goals.

This entry‑level position involves assisting with daily tasks, promoting independence, ensuring safety, and documenting care in accordance with each individual's Centered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (preferred in TN).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Some computer skills preferred.
• Decision‑making and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany clients to work, movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Assist with personal care and bathing; help with household chores (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Assist in medication administration as allowed by state law.
• Protect confidentiality.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Decision-making

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Maxton NC

We are hiring a positive and personable individual to join our team as a Direct Support Professional in Maxton, NC. In this entry‑level role you will support people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use issues. You will advocate, teach, coach, and help clients achieve their goals in home and community settings.

Position Summary

This regular position involves providing personalized support based on each individual's Centered Plan. You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote independence, and ensure a safe, respectful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany clients to work, movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Assist with personal care and bathing; help with household chores (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Assist in medication administration as allowed by state law.
• Protect confidentiality.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred in TN).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Some computer skills preferred.
• Decision‑making and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Pre‑employment Screening

• Background check against OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing as required.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).

Positions that Require Driving

• Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages 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.
• Well‑being programs: Physical, emotional, financial, and chronic disease‑management programs 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. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities as required by law. If you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. For over 30 years, we have supported the people we serve and delivered high‑quality care across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. We offer a range of settings from inpatient care to community‑based services and provide opportunities for career growth and continued education.