Direct Support Professional-Waiver

RHA Health Services, LLC; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide support to individuals with disabilities. This role involves advocating for their needs, helping them achieve personal goals, and assisting with community integration.

Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a high school diploma or GED, and skills in conflict resolution and communication. Join our team to make a real difference while enjoying benefits like Payactiv, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness.
• Accompany individuals to community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Assist with personal care and bathing.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional-Waiver

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 role provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. It assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs, implements services to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes, and seeks to understand individuals in the context of their personal history and social networks. The position relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Payrate: $15.00

Position Summary

Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats—advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more—supporting people in both their home and community.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license

Skill Requirements

• Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and 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.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check
• 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. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our solutions center.