Direct Support Professional: Impact Lives Daily

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks & discounts

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Chronic disease management

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for waiver services in North Carolina. The role supports individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in the community, helping them reach goals from their Centered Plan and living their best lives.

The job is entry-level, offering a collaborative care-team environment where you’ll be an advocate, coach, and companion on various outings and daily 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

Some computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for waiver services in North Carolina. The role supports individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in the community, helping them reach goals from their Centered Plan and living their best lives.

The job is entry-level, offering a collaborative care-team environment where you’ll be an advocate, coach, and companion on various outings and daily activities.