Direct Support Professional Part-Time

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

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Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Allentown, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional (Part-Time). The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges, helping them access services, transportation, community activities, and personal care with dignity and respect.

You will document services, promote wellness, support independence, and ensure safe, confidential care while collaborating with the team to advocate for client goals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete pre-employment screening.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating requests and needs for services and support.
• Promotes wellness practices and strategies to prevent illness and accidents.
• Fosters self-advocacy and supports personal choice and decision-making.
• Accompanies individuals in community activities to promote social engagement.
• Teaches and supports independent living skills and daily living activities.
• Provides safe transportation to appointments and community engagements.
• Supports integration and a sense of belonging within the community.
• Assists with personal care tasks and household chores as needed.
• Documents all services provided for accurate records and communication.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Meet all pre-employment screening

Valid driver's license

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional Part-Time Type: Regular. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and support.
• Promote and support a healthy lifestyle by educating on wellness practices and implementing strategies to prevent illness and accidents.
• Foster self-advocacy and encourage individual choice and decision-making aligned with personal goals.
• Accompany and support individuals in community activities such as work, movies, concerts, shopping, and other social outings to promote social engagement.
• Teach and support the development of independent living skills, enhancing self-sufficiency in daily activities.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation to appointments and community engagements.
• Foster positive relationships and inclusivity within the community, encouraging integration and a sense of belonging.
• Support and guide decision-making related to living arrangements, employment, and social relationships, respecting individual preferences.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing and hygiene, as well as household chores like laundry, cleaning, and decorating, to maintain a comfortable living environment.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate records and effective communication among support teams.
• Understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with mental health and behavioral health challenges and utilize advocacy strategies to address barriers.
• Connect individuals to resources that support career exploration, educational opportunities, volunteerism, and personal growth.
• Promote effective communication, ensuring all interactions are respectful, clear, and supportive of the individual's needs.
• Administer medications when allowed by state regulations, following all safety and procedural guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal information, adhering to all legal and ethical standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and enhance service quality.

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
• Valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 4 0 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.

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