Empowering Direct Support Professional | Community Advocate

RHA Health Services, LLC; Pennsylvania; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Zusammenfassung

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Fridays 8:00a–11:00p in Pennsylvania. The DSP provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health/substance use challenges, helping them engage in communities and achieve personal goals.

The role involves advocating for rights, promoting safety, and fostering independence while following person-centered plans.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreation and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community.
• Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate, patient

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Person-centered support

Ability to foster independence

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Fridays 8:00a–11:00p in Pennsylvania. The DSP provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health/substance use challenges, helping them engage in communities and achieve personal goals.

The role involves advocating for rights, promoting safety, and fostering independence while following person-centered plans.