Direct Support Professional - PT with Great Benefits

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; 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

Chronic Disease management programs

Training: CPR, first aid, and job‑site

Job summary

RHA Health Services in Gastonia, NC, is hiring a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with disabilities in home and community settings. You will support goal achievement, advocacy, daily living tasks, and community participation in a compassionate, person-centered role.

The position is part-time with a 2nd shift and every-other-weekend rotation. Pay is $15.00 per hour; benefits are offered for eligible employees, focusing on well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• 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, home tasks (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• 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.

Skills

conflict resolution

computer skills

decision making

communication skills

work attendance

confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services in Gastonia, NC, is hiring a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with disabilities in home and community settings. You will support goal achievement, advocacy, daily living tasks, and community participation in a compassionate, person-centered role.

The position is part-time with a 2nd shift and every-other-weekend rotation. Pay is $15.00 per hour; benefits are offered for eligible employees, focusing on well-being and independence.