Direct Support Pro — Community Care Advocate (Payactiv)

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv early access to earnings

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities and mental health or substance use challenges in the community. You will support their goals through Centered Plan outcomes, respecting personal history and networks, with guidance from supervisors.

The role involves helping with daily living, transportation, and advocacy, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting independence. Requires a HS diploma, ability to lift, and pass screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pre-employment screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities and mental health or substance use challenges in the community. You will support their goals through Centered Plan outcomes, respecting personal history and networks, with guidance from supervisors.

The role involves helping with daily living, transportation, and advocacy, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting independence. Requires a HS diploma, ability to lift, and pass screenings.