Direct Support Professional-PRN Wavier

RHA Health Services, LLC; Anderson Heights (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional for PRN/waiver work in North Carolina. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health/substance use challenges in home and community settings.

Expect a dynamic, hands-on role with opportunities to advocate, coach, and assist with daily living activities. The position emphasizes teamwork, respect for client goals, and flexible shifts; requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; minimum age 18.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Pre-employment background check and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Accompany people to work, outings, and community activities.
• Teach independent living skills and daily living tasks.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Promote effective communication and advocacy.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks as needed.
• Document the care you provide and maintain records.
• Connect individuals with community resources and opportunities.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:Direct Support Professional-PRN WavierType:RegularIf 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!Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Requires High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN)), at least 18 years of age and valid drivers’ license.The Position Summary: Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats — advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more — supporting people in both their home and community. Requires High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN)), at least 18 years of age and valid drivers’ license.Schedule: Work as needed to cover shiftsPay:15.00 hourlyResponsibilities: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.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.Position Requirements:High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))At least 18 years of ageValid driver’s license (if required)Be able to lift, twist, bend, push over 30 lbs.Meet all pre-employment screeningSkill requirements:Conflict resolutionSome computer skills preferredDecision makingCommunication skillsAbility to maintain good work attendanceAbility to maintain confidentialityPHYSICAL 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.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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.We offer the following 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 programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunitiescontract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA 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 support apply to join the team today.