Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives, Part-Time

RHA Health Services, LLC; Yadkin (VA); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Payactiv

401(k) retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Zusammenfassung

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges in the Hamptonville/Yadkin area. The DSP helps individuals engage in their communities, supports self-advocacy, and follows person-centered plans under supervision.

The role offers part-time hours (20 hours weekly) with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass pre-employment screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community.
• Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores.
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Disability rights knowledge

Empathy

Independent living support

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges in the Hamptonville/Yadkin area. The DSP helps individuals engage in their communities, supports self-advocacy, and follows person-centered plans under supervision.

The role offers part-time hours (20 hours weekly) with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.