Empowerment Advocate: Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC; Morristown (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Payactiv early access

Employee perks program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

CPR/First aid training

Zusammenfassung

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Morristown, NJ to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health or substance use needs in community settings. You’ll support daily living, advocate for rights, and help people identify and reach personal goals.

This role requires a high school diploma, being at least 18, and completing pre-employment screenings.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Connect people with resources to explore opportunities in career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Morristown, NJ to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health or substance use needs in community settings. You’ll support daily living, advocate for rights, and help people identify and reach personal goals.

This role requires a high school diploma, being at least 18, and completing pre-employment screenings.