Direct Support Pro: Community Impact + $2k Sign-On

RHA Health Services, LLC; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement

Wellbeing programs

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to join our team. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus mental health and substance use challenges, in community settings, helping them achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities include promoting rights, assisting with daily living, coordinating transportation, and documenting care while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

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.

Skills

Advocacy and communication

Assistance with personal care

Transportation assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to join our team. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus mental health and substance use challenges, in community settings, helping them achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities include promoting rights, assisting with daily living, coordinating transportation, and documenting care while maintaining confidentiality.