Direct Support Professional: Community Caregiver & Advocate

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time employees)

Health/Insurance (full-time employees)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based waiver services for individuals with disabilities. This entry-level role joins a caring team to help clients reach their goals and live their best lives.

You’ll support daily living, accompany clients on activities, coordinate transportation, and advocate for rights and decisions. Earn $15 per hour, plus a $3,000 bonus, with full- and part-time shifts available.

Qualifications

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

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

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based waiver services for individuals with disabilities. This entry-level role joins a caring team to help clients reach their goals and live their best lives.

You’ll support daily living, accompany clients on activities, coordinate transportation, and advocate for rights and decisions. Earn $15 per hour, plus a $3,000 bonus, with full- and part-time shifts available.