Direct Support Leader - Walnut Creek ICF

RHA Health Services, LLC; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RHA Health Services is seeking a Direct Support Leader in Walnut Creek, CA. This entry-level leadership role focuses on supervising Direct Support Caregivers, ensuring staff coverage across three shifts, and delivering person-centered care in residential and day settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with health-related field experience or degree preferred. CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license are advantageous, and the team emphasizes compassionate,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in health-related field preferred or two years' health-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus; NCI certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff coverage across three shifts as scheduled by Home Manager.
• Implement services and supports according to each person’s Individual Support Plan.
• Assist individuals in identifying needs and communicating requests.
• Lift and move clients safely as part of daily responsibilities.
• Provide direct support in residential and day settings and monitor client well-being.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

NCI

Communication

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in health-related field

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Leader - Walnut Creek ICF 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 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. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience working with the population served.

May teach core training such as NCI, CPR/First, community connections, cultural diversity, etc.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Rate $17.00/per hour Shift 3rd

Looking to make a difference? Watch what it's like to be a Direct Support Personal Care Assistant at RHA. Bring your compassion and dependability to work with our devoted home healthcare team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Direct Support Caregiver(also called Direct Support Associates) to join our home caregiver team in this entry level role. The Direct Support Associate II position is for those that have experience in direct support serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nature of the role by design is not glamorous, can be difficult at times and requires hard work but the reward is immeasurable! As a Direct Support Caregiver you will provide support for your clients both in residential and day care settings.

You will get to know your clients on a personal level as you assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests. This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. You will help your clients by helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. You will work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals. Our Direct Support Caregiver come to know the individuals that they work with less as clients, more as friends! If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services - where we put people first!

Responsibilities

In this entry level role, the Direct Support Caregiver is responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist your client achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. The duties you will accomplish are based on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager. Shifts for this position are the following:

Additional responsibilities of the Direct Support Caregiver include

• Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
• 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

Requirements

The ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress. Successful candidates for the Direct Support Caregiver role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease.

Additional requirements for this entry level role include

• 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
• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Must be able to pull minimum of 50lbs.
• Provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus

Benefits

RHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. In the entry level role of Personal Care Assistant we understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high-quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization.

The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees includes: Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees Offering free diabetic medication and supplies 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo Paid Time Off Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year. Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event. Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees. Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!

Pre-employment Screening

Complete criminal background 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, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services - Where Compassion Meets Career.