Direct Support Professional - FT Tue-Sat 3p-11p

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management

Training: CPR, first aid

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Willow Grove, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time Tue–Sat 3p–11p shift. You will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promote independence, and assist with daily activities both at home and in the community.

The position emphasizes advocacy, training, transportation, and promoting people’s rights, health, and safety. Dependability, confidentiality, and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers' license

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.
• 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

Some computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Willow Grove, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time Tue–Sat 3p–11p shift. You will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promote independence, and assist with daily activities both at home and in the community.

The position emphasizes advocacy, training, transportation, and promoting people’s rights, health, and safety. Dependability, confidentiality, and good communication are essential.