Direct Support Professional / Statesville / Fanjoy I / Part time

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Statesville is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a part-time role serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Earn $16.00 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The schedule includes 20 hours per week, every other weekend, with opportunities to promote independence and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass pre-employment screening.
• Compassionate and patient with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support independence and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals' rights and dignity.
• Promote health and safety through wellness initiatives.
• Support self-advocacy and informed decisions.
• Accompany individuals to work, activities, and events.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Provide transportation for appointments and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Patience

Independence support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring for:
Direct Support Professional / Statesville / Fanjoy I / Part time 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!

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hourly

Sign on Bonus: $1,500.00

Schedule: 1st/2nd Part time (20 hours/weekly) to include every other weekend

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 4 0 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.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

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