Direct Support Professional /Springfield TN

RHA Health Services, LLC; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Springfield, TN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges. This full-time role focuses on person-centered planning and helping people express their needs.

You'll assist with daily activities, promote independence, help participants engage in community activities, and support them in reaching personal goals.

Qualifications

• Must be positive, personable and compassionate.
• Pre-employment screenings include background checks (OIG, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) and drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing may be required depending on position.
• Proof of employment history or references may be required.
• Driving license and vehicle may be required if transportation is part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying and expressing their needs.
• Implement services aligned with person-centered plans.
• Foster independence and self-advocacy.
• Engage meaningfully in community activities.
• Support individuals in achieving personal goals.

Skills

Positive, personable, compassionate

Background checks

Education verification

References

Driver's license

Education

Education verification

Job description

Direct Support Professional

We are hiring for a Direct Support Professional in Springfield, TN. This role offers a regular full‑time position that provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities or mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying and expressing their needs.
• Implement services aligned with person‑centered plans.
• Foster independence and self‑advocacy.
• Engage meaningfully in community activities.
• Support individuals in achieving personal goals.

Qualifications

• Positive, personable, and compassionate.
• Completed pre‑employment screening including criminal background check (OIG, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) and drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Driving license, insurance and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation (if required).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for full‑time employees.
• Health/Insurance for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

We offer early access to earned pay and employee perks and discount program.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.