Direct Support Pro — FT 2nd Shift, Community Care

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; 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: Physical, Mental,

Chronic Disease management programs (q

Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Waiver/Park Lane in a full-time 2nd shift role. You will support individuals with disabilities in the community, promoting goals from each person’s Centered Plan and acting as a coach, advocate and companion in daily activities.

The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and teamwork, with duties spanning transportation, community activities, and personal care while ensuring confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers' license

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

Job description

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Waiver/Park Lane in a full-time 2nd shift role. You will support individuals with disabilities in the community, promoting goals from each person’s Centered Plan and acting as a coach, advocate and companion in daily activities.

The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and teamwork, with duties spanning transportation, community activities, and personal care while ensuring confidentiality and safety.