DSP - Waiver

RHA Health Services, LLC•Maiden, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring positive and personable individuals for a satisfying opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health and substance use challenges. This role provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of waiver services. Direct Support Professionals assist individuals in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports, and implement services to address their goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. The position involves understanding individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. This is an entry-level role where you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives, acting as an advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, and coach, supporting people in both their home and community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred in TN)
At least 18 years of age
Valid drivers’ license
Conflict resolution skills
Decision making skills
Communication skills
Ability to maintain good work attendance
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Complete criminal background check
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)
Proof of driver's insurance and vehicle (IF required for providing transportation for individuals)

Nice To Haves

Some computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services
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
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 living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies
Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
Promote effective communication
Assist in medication administration where state law allows
Protect confidentiality

Benefits

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

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