Direct Support Professional - Community Advocate, $15/hr

RHA Health Services, LLC; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; 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

Chronic Disease management

Free CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional in North Carolina. You will support individuals with disabilities and/or mental health and substance use challenges in the community, helping identify needs and implementing services per each person’s Centered Plan.

The role emphasizes person-centered outcomes, advocacy, and community engagement, including transportation, daily living support, and protecting confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

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.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional in North Carolina. You will support individuals with disabilities and/or mental health and substance use challenges in the community, helping identify needs and implementing services per each person’s Centered Plan.

The role emphasizes person-centered outcomes, advocacy, and community engagement, including transportation, daily living support, and protecting confidentiality.