Direct Support Associate - Periodic

RHA Health Services; Angier (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Direct Support Associate to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This rewarding role involves implementing personalized care plans, assisting clients in achieving their goals, and fostering their independence. You will work closely with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure each individual's needs are met while promoting a positive and engaging environment. Join a compassionate organization that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are ready to embark on a meaningful career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR training

Free first aid training

Job-specific training opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; experience with disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license and flexible schedule needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in residential and community settings.
• Assist clients in achieving personal goals through Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate Degree in a health-related area

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

NCI Certification

MedTech Certification

Job description

We are hiring for:

Direct Support Associate - Periodic

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 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 residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals identified through each person’s Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
• Helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future.
• Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.
• Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.
• Assist them with the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests.
• Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning.
• Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits.
• Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities.
• Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training.
• Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.
• Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health-related area; or two years’ experience in a health-related field.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Provide CPR after certification.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background check.
• Name checked in the registries (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).
• 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 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.