Direct Support Leader

RHA Health Services • Deep Gap, NC

55d • $17

About The Position

We are hiring for: Direct Support Leader 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 both in residential and day settings by performing both Direct Support and House Assistant duties. Assists with ensuring staff coverage of all three shifts as scheduled by the Home Manager or as necessary due to scheduled staff not being able to work. At certain residences, the employee may be required to reside (sleep over) if he/she works a special schedule and/or work week. 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 Person Centered Plan. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to complete tasks with supervision and direction of the Home Manager. RHA is Looking for a Direct Support Leader to Join our Team!!!!! Payrate: $17.00 Job Description: Assists with ensuring staff coverage of all three shifts as scheduled by the Home Manager or as necessary due to scheduled staff not being able to work. At certain residences, the employee may be required to reside (sleep over) if he/she works a special schedule and/or work week. 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 Person Centered Plan. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to complete tasks with supervision and direction of the Home Manager.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license
• High School Diploma/GED
• At least one year of Direct Support experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ensuring staff coverage of all three shifts as scheduled by the Home Manager or as necessary due to scheduled staff not being able to work.
• At certain residences, the employee may be required to reside (sleep over) if he/she works a special schedule and/or work week.
• 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 Person Centered Plan.
• Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to complete tasks with supervision and direction of the Home Manager.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED