Direct Support Professional/PT - Sun & Mon 3p - 11p

00 RHA Health Services, LLC

Telford (PA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Sun & Mon 3p-11p. This role provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them engage in the community and reach personal goals.

The DSP works under supervision, follows person-centered plans, helps with daily living, transportation, and advocacy, and maintains confidential records while promoting health and safety.

Qualifications

Must possess a high level of compassion and patience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under supervision and follow person-centered plans.
Ability to maintain accurate records and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

Advocate for individuals' human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote health and safety and wellness initiatives.
Encourage self-advocacy and independence.
Assist with community engagement, transportation, and daily living skills.
Support with personal care tasks and household chores.
Maintain documentation of services and support.
Connect individuals with community resources and career opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Patient

Person-centered support

Independence fostering

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Disability rights knowledge

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional/PT - Sun & Mon 3p - 11p 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!

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:

Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.

Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.

Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Required to regularly stand and walk.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Must be able to talk and hear.

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.

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