Direct Support Professional- PT/ Holloway/ Durham

RHA Health Services, LLC; Holloway (OH); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time employees)

Health/Insurance (full-time employees)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a part-time role in Holloway, OH. You will provide person-centered support to individuals with disabilities, advocate for rights, assist with daily living, and help with community inclusion.

Responsibilities include transportation, documenting services, promoting independence, and ensuring safety. A compassionate, patient attitude and strong communication are essential. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass pre-employment screening.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to foster independence while providing support as needed.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ rights and ensure safety and dignity.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make choices.
• Facilitate community engagement with work, recreation, and events.
• Teach independent living skills including household management.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and activities.
• Support social connections and community integration.
• Assist with decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks and household chores as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
• Address challenges using effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development.
• Encourage effective communication tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with medication administration per state laws and regulations.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all care aspects.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Foster independence

Disability rights knowledge

Record-keeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

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.

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.

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.

At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. 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. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. 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.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.