Direct Support Professional: Community Care & Sign-On Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Perks & discounts

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and substance use challenges. The role involves assisting with daily living, coordinating activities, and advocating for clients’ needs in alignment with their Centered Plans.

Salary ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet pre-employment screening requirements.

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 to provide community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and substance use challenges. The role involves assisting with daily living, coordinating activities, and advocating for clients’ needs in alignment with their Centered Plans.

Salary ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.