Group Home Supervisor/Full Time/Hickory Valley

RHA Health Services, LLC; Glendale (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring Direct Support Caregivers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and day programs. You will implement personal plans, assist with daily activities, and help clients communicate needs with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The role is entry level, requires a high school diploma or GED, and offers a path to supervisory roles within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree in health-related field preferred or two years’ health-related experience.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required; background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, and related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in residential and day care settings and implement personal plans and goals.
• Support clients in communication of needs and requests; promote independence.
• Discharge responsibilities per shift and coordinate with Direct Care Manager.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in health-related field

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for:Group Home Supervisor/Full Time/Hickory ValleyType: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.Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Requires a high school diploma or GED with some experience with the population supported preferred.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. Must be able to talk and hear.Looking to make a difference?Bring your compassion and dependability to work with our devoted home healthcare team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesRHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Direct Support Caregiver (also called Direct Support Associates) to join our home caregiver team in this entry level role.The Direct Support Associate II position is for those that have experience in direct support serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The nature of the role by design is not glamorous, can be difficult at times and requires hard work but the reward is immeasurable!As a Direct Support Caregiver you will provide support for your clients both in residential and day care settings. You will get to know your clients on a personal level as you assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests.This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. You will help your clients by helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. You will work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.Our Direct Support Caregiver come to know the individuals that they work with less as clients, more as friends! If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services - where we put people first!In this entry level role, the Direct Support Caregiver is responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. The duties you will accomplish are based on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager. Shifts for this position are the following:Additional responsibilities of the Direct Support Caregiver include:Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environmentAssisting and instructing on food preparation and housecleaningHelping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habitsContinuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activitiesDispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of trainingTransporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activitiesSupporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilitiesThe ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress.Successful candidates for the Direct Support Caregiver role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease.Additional requirements for this entry level role include:High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field. While not required in this entry level role, work experience, highly desirableExperience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, preferredValid drivers’ license and automotive insuranceFlexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as neededRegularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.Provide CPR after certificationAbility to pass background check and drug screenCPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plusBenefitsRHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected.In the entry level role of Personal Care Assistant we understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high-quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organizationThe comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees includes:Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coachingHealthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employeesOffering free diabetic medication and supplies401(k) retirement savings program with Wells FargoPaid Time OffCompany sponsored Life and AD&D InsuranceExtensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event.Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunitiesOpportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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 programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic 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.