Direct Support Professional / PT

RHA Health Services, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks & discounts

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Allentown, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional (PT). You will supervise two or more employees, manage residential homes, coordinate activities, and ensure training and compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, CPR certification, and ability to pass background checks. We offer benefits and opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in health-related area preferred
• One year experience in health-related field or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Flexible schedule and on-call availability; CPR, First Aid, NCI/MedTech certification a plus
• Pre-employment background checks and drug screening required

Responsibilities

• Supervise two or more employees; interview, hire recommendations and training
• Manage residential homes/facilities; plan and direct work
• Provide after-hours and on-call coverage as part of rotation
• Ensure training compliance and performance reviews for staff
• Support people served to achieve personal goals per Individual Support Plan
• Maintain clean, safe homes and yards; monitor interactions and relationships

Skills

Supervisory skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED, or Associate Degree

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional / PT Type: Regular

Responsible for Supervision

Responsible for direct supervision of two or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendations for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing performance; rewarding, motivating, and promoting team performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages residential homes/facilities as assigned
• Supervises and coordinates activities of Direct Support Employees
• Works assigned time in the residential home/facility
• Resolve employee issues and conduct performance reviews
• Ensure employees meet training requirements and attend required events
• Provide after-hours and on-call coverage as part of the direct care rotation
• Monitoring and providing feedback to employees in interactions and relationships with the people supported
• Ensures that people supported have a clean and maintained home and yard.
• Responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist the people we support achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.
• Carry out the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional
• All other duties as assigned

Responsible for direct supervision of two or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendations for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing performance; rewarding, motivating, and promoting team performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required, Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field preferred
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
• Provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus #RHABH
• 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

• 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 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.

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. 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]. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.