Direct Support Specialist – Community Care Advocate

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Direct Support Professional (PRN Regular) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those facing mental health or substance use challenges. You will assist clients to identify and request services, implement supports, and help them pursue personal goals in home and community settings.

You will wear many hats—advocate, coach, transportation partner, and trusted friend—while upholding safety,

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license (if required)
• Be able to lift, twist, bend, push over 30 lbs
• Meet all pre-employment screening

Responsabilidades

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attendance

Confidentiality

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Direct Support Professional (PRN Regular) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those facing mental health or substance use challenges. You will assist clients to identify and request services, implement supports, and help them pursue personal goals in home and community settings.

You will wear many hats—advocate, coach, transportation partner, and trusted friend—while upholding safety,