Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives in Community Care

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks and discounts

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Melrose/Stem area in Stem, NC. This part-time, on-site role supports individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in community and home settings, helping them achieve goals and live their best lives.

You will work as part of a caregiving team, performing advocacy, transportation, daily living support, and skill-building activities.

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 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 seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Melrose/Stem area in Stem, NC. This part-time, on-site role supports individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in community and home settings, helping them achieve goals and live their best lives.

You will work as part of a caregiving team, performing advocacy, transportation, daily living support, and skill-building activities.