Compassionate DSP: Empower Lives & Build Community

RHA Health Services, LLC; Belews Creek (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Belews Creek, NC, is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our ICF Homes in High Point. This regular full-time role provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges, helping them engage in the community.

You will advocate for rights, promote wellness, teach independent living skills, assist with daily tasks, transportation, and coordination of services, while

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment screening required.
• 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.

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.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Disability rights knowledge

Record-keeping

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Independence support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in Belews Creek, NC, is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our ICF Homes in High Point. This regular full-time role provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges, helping them engage in the community.

You will advocate for rights, promote wellness, teach independent living skills, assist with daily tasks, transportation, and coordination of services, while