Community Care Champion: Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Maxton, NC to help individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges live their best lives. You’ll work both in home and community settings, wearing many hats as an advocate, coach, and caregiver to support daily living and community participation.

The role emphasizes person-centered supports, communication, and ensuring safety, confidentiality, and respect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• 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 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.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to explore opportunities in career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Decision making

Computer skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Maxton, NC to help individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges live their best lives. You’ll work both in home and community settings, wearing many hats as an advocate, coach, and caregiver to support daily living and community participation.

The role emphasizes person-centered supports, communication, and ensuring safety, confidentiality, and respect.