Direct Support Professional-Waiver/ CV/ FT 2nd

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

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

CPR/First aid training

Training opportunities

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. The role focuses on promoting independence, safety, and community involvement in a supportive home and community setting.

The position is full-time with a 2nd shift schedule (3pm-10pm, or 7am-7pm on weekends) and a pay range of $15.00/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Support self-advocacy and assist with personal choice and decision-making.
• Accompany individuals to work, movies, concerts, shopping, and community outings.
• Teach independent living skills and provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and support decisions about living, work, and relationships.
• Assist with personal care, home chores, and maintain confidentiality.
• Document care provided and educate on rights and protections.
• Connect individuals with resources for career, education, or volunteering opportunities.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Some computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Direct Support Professional-Waiver/ CV/ FT 2nd Type: Regular
Pay range : $15.00/hr
Schedule: FT 2nd shift/ Monday-Friday 3pm-10pm/EOW 7a-7p
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.

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


• 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. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.