Direct Support Specialist/7 on/7 off

RHA Health Services, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is hiring for a Full-Time Direct Support Specialist with a unique 7 on 7 off schedule, requiring overnight shifts. This role focuses on providing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those facing mental health challenges.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and a High School Diploma. Physical requirements include lifting up to 70 lbs. Join our mission to help individuals live their best lives!

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid drivers’ license is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Provide support to individuals and groups in the community.
• Implement person-centered support plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Direct Support Specialist/7 on/7 offApplylocations: Greensboro, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R61508**We are hiring for:**Direct Support Specialist/7 on/7 off**Type:**RegularIf 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. 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.**We are hiring FULL TIME Direct Support Professionals FOR 7 ON 7 OFF, REQUIRES OVERNIGHT.****Payrate: $15.00*** Base pay set by the facility. Additional pay bonuses and differentials for specific locations and shifts.**Schedule:** Working 7 days on and 7 days off. REQUIRES OVERNIGHT, week days allow for 8 hours off, but weekends require overnight.**Job Responsibilities:*** Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-* Assist with People Supported Development* Assists with Person Supported Community Life* Provides support to team members and supervisors* Assists with person-centered plan and outcomes* Assists with medical requests* Assist with data collection and reporting**Position Requirements:*** At least 18 years of age* Valid drivers’ license* High School Diploma/GED**Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:*** Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.* Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.* Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop.* Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.* Required to regularly stand and walk.* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.* Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.**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 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 benefitsEEO 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.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.