PRN Direct Support Professional / DSP / PAHrtners Deaf Services

RHA Health Services; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential support to individuals, helping them communicate their needs and achieve their personal goals. This role offers flexibility with PRN positions available across multiple locations, allowing you to work as needed while enjoying the satisfaction of empowering others. If you are a positive and personable individual ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)

Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Mid to fluent ASL skills preferred, knowledge of Deaf Culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in identifying their needs.
• Implement services to achieve personal goals outlined in the Centered Plan.
• Support health and safety procedures and community life.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

We are hiring for:

PRN Direct Support Professional / DSP / PAHrtners Deaf Services

Type: Regular

If 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. Seeks 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.

We are offering PRN or AS NEEDED positions with MULTIPLE AVAILABLE SCHEDULES In MULTIPLE LOCATIONS!

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

• Base pay set by facility. Based on education and experience.

Schedule: This position will be an as-needed position to cover available shifts. Staff will be put on a list to pick up open shifts that are available.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assist with Person Supported Community Life
• Provide Support to team members and supervisors
• Assist with person-centered plan and outcomes
• Assist with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license
• Mid to fluent level in American Sign Language, ASL, skills (preferred)
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture (preferred)

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include:

• Lift 25lbs-50lbs vertically from the floor
• Horizontally transfer 25lbs a distance of 25 feet
• Horizontally transfer 50lbs with assistance
• Squat and bend

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.

PAHrtners Deaf Services

PAHrtners Deaf Services is a division of RHA Health Services. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, RHA has expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continues to add other types of services across multiple states to meet communities' needs. RHA has also added high-quality behavioral health services to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DHH.

For more information visit our website at: https://pahrtners.com/

This position is PRN / As needed to cover available shifts.

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Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education 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 program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial
• Chronic 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 benefits.

EEO Statement: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. 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.