Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC; Town of Sparta (NY); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Town of Sparta. The DSP provides personalized support to individuals facing various challenges, helping them engage in their communities and achieve personal goals.

This role offers a pay rate of $19.50 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $1,000. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach towards individuals in need of support.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals.
• Provide transportation for appointments and activities.

Skills

Compassionate and patient

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of disability rights

Ability to foster independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring for a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The DSP provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, mental health, and substance use challenges, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals.

Sign on bonus: $1,000 Pay rate: $19.50 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights; promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self‑advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship‑building within the community.
• Support informed decision‑making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
• Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre‑employment screening requirements.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person‑centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self‑advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs.; occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear; fluent in American Sign Language for Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial chronic disease management for hypertension and diabetes (qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
• *Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. RHA is a non‑discriminatory employer under the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre‑employment Screening

Complete criminal background check (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities); drug testing; education verification and other credentialing; proof of employment history or references (if required); and, if required for transportation, proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle.

Additional Information

For more information, visit rhahealth.org or email [e-mail].