Direct Support Professional/ Hollywood Blvd./ LaGrange, NC

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (ft employees)

Health/Insurance (ft employees)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR, first aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional in North Carolina. The role involves advocacy, health and safety support, and empowering individuals to live independently.

You will accompany clients to work, social activities, and community events, while assisting with daily living tasks and transportation. We value compassionate, patient professionals with strong communication skills who respect rights and promote community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass pre-employment screening.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to promote independence while providing support.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ rights and promote health and safety.
• Support wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals.
• Facilitate community engagement with work, recreation, and social events.
• Assist with personal care tasks, housekeeping, and transportation.
• Document services provided and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Foster independence

Disability rights knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Hollywood Blvd./ LaGrange, NC • Type: Regular

Rate of Pay: $15.00/Hr

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
• Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Meet all pre‑employment screening
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person‑centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self‑advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre‑employment Screening

• Complete criminal background name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Positions that require driving.
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits to employees

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO StatementRHA is an equal opportunity employer.In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives.Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do.RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and supportWe want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.From inpatient care to community-based services, from in‑home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset.Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education.RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives.We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail] Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.