Empowering Direct Support Professional | Help Others Thrive

RHA Health Services, LLC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time)

Health/Insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR/first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional-Waiver for Hillpark in North Carolina. You’ll support individuals with disabilities in the community, help them achieve goals, and work as part of a care team in home and community settings.

In this entry-level role you’ll wear many hats—advocate, coach, and transport helper—while building relationships and ensuring safety. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• 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 with disabilities and advocate accordingly.
• Connect people with resources to explore opportunities in career/education/volunteerism.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Decision making

Some computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Direct Support Professional-Waiver for Hillpark in North Carolina. You’ll support individuals with disabilities in the community, help them achieve goals, and work as part of a care team in home and community settings.

In this entry-level role you’ll wear many hats—advocate, coach, and transport helper—while building relationships and ensuring safety. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this position.