About the position
We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional- Periodic. 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 residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals identified through each person's Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
- Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
- Helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future
- Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals
- Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan
- 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
- Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning
- Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits
- Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities
- Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training
- Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities
- Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years' experience in a health related field
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
- Valid drivers' license and automotive insurance
- Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
- Provide CPR after certification
- CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus
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
