Direct Support Professional / Hollingswood/ FT 2nd

RHA Health Services, LLC • Statesville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional / Hollingswood/ FT 2nd. 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. 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. Are you a caring person who enjoys helping others and making a difference? Do your friends or family describe you as compassionate, an excellent communicator, reliable, and accommodating? If the answer is yes, then we ask you to join a team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). We have found the most effective caregivers are compassionate, effective communicators, reliable, and adaptable to the needs of the people we support. With these attributes you can make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently. From one day to the next, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a relationship with the people you support as an advocate, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, mentor, companion, personal champion and more. As many caregivers at RHA Health Services will tell you, they came to work to make a difference for others, but ultimately found their own lives enriched through the bonds they formed with the people they support. At RHA, we provide high-quality services, excellent staff training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. A typical day as a caregiver could include accompanying people to work, the movies, concerts, and shopping, teaching independent living skills, providing transportation to appointments, fostering positive relationships , preparing meals, assisting with personal care and bathing, helping around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) and documenting the care you provide. The Direct Support role is an entry-level position that does not require any previous experience. All of the training and development needed to be successful and prepared for the position will be provided. RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, 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. 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.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of experience with the population supported.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license

Nice To Haves

• No experience is necessary.
• No experience is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Accompanying people to work, the movies, concerts, and shopping.
• Teaching independent living skills.
• Providing transportation to appointments.
• Fostering positive relationships.
• Preparing meals.
• Assisting with personal care and bathing.
• Helping around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Documenting the care you provide.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, and a Health Advocate service that helps employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and more
• Company sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, Emotional and Wellbeing Programs
• Free diabetic and hypertension medication and supplies (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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