Direct Support Professional- Calloway/PT

RHA Health Services, LLC; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Free CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina invites you to join as a Direct Support Professional. In this community-based role, you’ll support individuals with disabilities and help them achieve their goals, wearing many hats as advocate, coach and caregiver.

You’ll work in Calloway with regular PT shifts, earning $18-$20 per hour plus a $3,000 bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. No prior experience required beyond a dedication to empowering others.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred (TN).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Conflict resolution skills required.
• Some computer skills preferred.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain good attendance and confidentiality.
• Pre-employment screening includes background checks, drug testing, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness.
• Support self-advocacy and client choice.
• Accompany individuals to work, events, and outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive community relationships.
• Assist with medications where state law allows.
• Document care provided and protect confidentiality.
• Support clients in communication and rights education.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Decision making

Driver's license

Some computer skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Calloway/PT Type: Regular

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional- Calloway/PT Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Position Summary

Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats - advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more - supporting people in both their home and community.

Pay range: $18-$20/hr Bonus: $3,000.00 Schedule: All shifts

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.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers' license
• Skill requirements: Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Pre-employment screening

• Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support.

If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].