Direct Support Professional Float

RHA Health Services • Kannapolis, NC

2d • $17 - $19

About The Position

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! Starting Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Starting pay based on location, unit, and/or client needs. About the Float DSP/Caregiver position These positions exist to assist designated units with staffing needs such as vacancies and census above budget through the placement of experienced direct support professionals (DSP). These positions provide 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. General Float Pool Overview: Float DSPs must commit to 4 shifts (8,10, or 12hr) at multiple units per 2-week schedule (one on a weekend shift). Float DSPs must work two out of the six winter dates listed here: Thanksgiving , Thanksgiving Eve (nights)/Black Friday (days) , Christmas Eve , Christmas Day , New Year’s Eve , and New Year’s Day . Float DSPs must work one of these summer dates: Memorial Day , July 4th , or Labor Day . Float DSPs are not allowed to receive any special pay or bonuses (paid by other units) except for their base pay as mandated by Human Resources, unless approved by leadership. Float DSP positions are temporary and based on need.

Requirements

• Float DSPs hired must have a minimum of 2 years of direct caregiving experience in an IDD setting; with behavioral health experience preferred for some units.
• Float DSPs will be expected to complete all required training and competency checklists for the homes, clients, or units they may work in.
• Float DSPs are responsible for keeping all required licensure, certifications and CPR certification current.
• Float DSPs must complete all required RHA and unit specific annual competencies when due and this information should be recorded in Workday.
• Work requirements will be reviewed every month to determine continued eligibility for program.
• 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 stoop.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• behavioral health experience preferred for some units

Responsibilities

• Assist designated units with staffing needs such as vacancies and census above budget through the placement of experienced direct support professionals (DSP)
• Provide support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community
• Assist the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports
• Implement 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

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: No Education Listed