Direct Support Professional: Community Care & Advocacy

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Lincolnton (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

Chronic Disease management programs (h

Training: CPR and first aid training

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for waiver services in Lincolnton. You will support individuals with disabilities in the community, help identify needs, and implement services to reach personal goals.

You will work under direction to assist with daily activities and advocate for client independence. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and a valid driver’s license; benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s 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

Some computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))

Job description

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for waiver services in Lincolnton. You will support individuals with disabilities in the community, help identify needs, and implement services to reach personal goals.

You will work under direction to assist with daily activities and advocate for client independence. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and a valid driver’s license; benefits are provided for full-time staff.