Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Independence

RHA Health Services, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities in community settings. The role involves promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, and facilitating access to community resources.

The position emphasizes person-centered support, documentation of care, and advocacy while maintaining confidentiality and safety in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities in community settings. The role involves promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, and facilitating access to community resources.

The position emphasizes person-centered support, documentation of care, and advocacy while maintaining confidentiality and safety in daily tasks.