Direct Support Professional — Waiver Caregiver (Gastonia)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional‑Waiver/Gastonia. Join a compassionate team providing community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Help clients identify goals, communicate needs, and live their best lives in home and community settings. You will wear many hats—advocate, coach, shopping partner, role model—and operate under supervision to

Qualifications

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

Skills

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional‑Waiver/Gastonia. Join a compassionate team providing community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Help clients identify goals, communicate needs, and live their best lives in home and community settings. You will wear many hats—advocate, coach, shopping partner, role model—and operate under supervision to