Direct Support Pro - Empowering Lives in Community

RHA Health Services, LLC; Crestview (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time)

Health/Insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs for hypertension/di

Training: CPR, first aid, and job‑spec

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Waiver services on FT 2nd shift in Kentucky. You’ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health or substance use challenges, helping them reach personal goals and live more independently.

You will work as part of a care team in home and community settings, advocating, coaching, and facilitating activities, transportation, and daily living skills while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Strong conflict resolution, communication, and decision-making skills; reliable attendance and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• 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

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Waiver services on FT 2nd shift in Kentucky. You’ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health or substance use challenges, helping them reach personal goals and live more independently.

You will work as part of a care team in home and community settings, advocating, coaching, and facilitating activities, transportation, and daily living skills while maintaining