Direct Support Leader

RHA Health Services, LLC; Laxon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Leader to guide and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges in residential and day settings.

You will coordinate staff coverage across three shifts, implement person-centered plans, and drive high-quality services while maintaining safety and compliance in a supportive, empowering environment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Leader will oversee staff coverage across three shifts and ensure quality services.
• Support individuals with disabilities and mental health needs through Person Centered Plans.
• Coordinate safety, training, and adherence to regulations in residential and day settings.

Job description

We are hiring for:Direct Support LeaderType: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 both in residential and day settings by performing both Direct Support and House Assistant duties. Assists with ensuring staff coverage of all three shifts as scheduled by the Home Manager or as necessary due to scheduled staff not being able to work. At certain residences, the employee may be required to reside (sleep over) if he/she works a special schedule and/or work week. 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 Person Centered Plan. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to complete tasks with supervision and direction of the Home Manager.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.