Direct Support Professional/PT/Fri &Sun 8a - 6p, Sat 10a - 6p

RHA Health Services, LLC; Ellerslie (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv access

Employee perks and discounts

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

Free CPR training

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Friday and Sunday 8a–6p, plus Saturday 10a–6p, in a regular/full-time role. The DSP will provide personalized support to individuals with disabilities, promoting independence, self-advocacy, and community engagement within supervised guidelines.

The role emphasizes assisting with daily living skills, coordinating transportation, and documenting services while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must understand person-centered support and disability rights.
• Ability to maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• A compassionate and patient approach aligned with person-centered plans.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ rights and wellbeing.
• Promote health and safety and wellness initiatives.
• Support self-advocacy and community participation.
• Accompany individuals to work, activities, and events.
• Teach independent living skills and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments and activities.
• Foster social connections and community integration.
• Assist with decision-making about living, employment, and activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Disability rights knowledge

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional/PT/Fri & Sun 8a - 6p, Sat 10a - 6p Type: Regular

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with their person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. A successful DSP seeks to understand each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, providing support with compassion and respect. This position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

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.

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 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

We help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives.

RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.