Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives in Community

RHA Health Services, LLC; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv (early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job

Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional-Waiver to provide community-based support to individuals with disabilities; you will implement services per Centered Plan.

In this entry-level role, you will wear many hats: advocate, coach, transportation support, and assist with daily living, helping clients achieve their goals.

Join a team that values dignity, independence, and person-centered approaches, with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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 explore opportunities in 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

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional-Waiver to provide community-based support to individuals with disabilities; you will implement services per Centered Plan.

In this entry-level role, you will wear many hats: advocate, coach, transportation support, and assist with daily living, helping clients achieve their goals.

Join a team that values dignity, independence, and person-centered approaches, with opportunities for training and growth.