Direct Support Professional - Build Lives in Community (FT)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Fitzwatertown (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR, first aid and job‑spec.

No benefits for contract/contingent

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges in home and community settings. In this entry-level role, you’ll be a key member of a care team, advocating, coaching, and assisting with daily living activities while promoting independence, rights education, and community

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, communication, and confidentiality skills.

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.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication skills

Work attendance

Confidentiality

Some computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges in home and community settings. In this entry-level role, you’ll be a key member of a care team, advocating, coaching, and assisting with daily living activities while promoting independence, rights education, and community