Direct Support Mentor

RHA Health Services, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv access

Discount program for employees

Paid time off (full-time)

Health insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Mentor in Michigan to provide compassionate support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. The position offers a Regular schedule with hours 4P–12A and some weekends.

You will assist the Group Home Supervisor with safety drills, training new staff, and daily operations, including credentialing and background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Home Supervisor with fire drills and meal-time assessments.
• Train new staff on home processes.
• Complete a grocery list for the Group Home Manager as directed.
• Pre-employment screening: perform criminal background name checks in relevant registries.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing per position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• If driving is required, provide proof of driver's license, insurance, and vehicle.

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring for: Direct Support Mentor. 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! Hours: 4P - 12A including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Group Home Supervisor with fire drills, meal time assessments and other various forms.
• Trains new staff on processes throughout the home.
• Completes a grocery list for the Group Home Manager as directed.
• Pre‑employment screening: complete criminal background name checks 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).
• For positions that require driving: proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• 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.

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. 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.