Direct Support Professional / Waiver / Deep Gap

RHA Health Services, LLC; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks & discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) savings

Wellbeing programs

Chronic disease management

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional for our waiver program in North Carolina. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and home settings, helping them reach their personal goals with compassion and respect.

In this entry-level role, you’ll wear many hats—advocate, caregiver, transportation assistant, and activities partner—while following individualized plans and maintaining confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• At least 18 years of age and valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain good attendance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Accompany people to work and community activities.
• Teach independent living skills and support decision-making.
• Provide transportation to appointments and maintain records.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Some computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:

Direct Support Professional / Waiver / Deep Gap

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!

Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

The 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.

Pay range:

$15.00/hourly

Bonus:

$3,000.00

Schedule: we are hiring for all shifts to include FT and PT

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.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• 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 forhypertension 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.