Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

RHA Health Services•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to people with disabilities and individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. The DSP helps individuals participate meaningfully in their communities, pursue personal goals, express their needs, and build independence and self-advocacy. Support is guided by person-centered plans and provided with compassion and respect, under supervision and in accordance with established guidelines. This position serves individuals in waiver homes and includes community participation, assistance with independent living and personal care, transportation, medication assistance, and accurate service documentation. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed salary is $15.00–$16.00, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Completion of all pre-employment screening, including applicable criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, stoop, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, and stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to talk and hear. The talk-and-hear requirement does not apply to employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.
For positions requiring transportation of individuals, proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, if required.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote health and safety through wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
Encourage self-advocacy and support individuals in making their own choices.
Accompany individuals to work, recreational activities, social events, appointments, errands, and other community activities.
Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
Foster social connections and relationship-building in the community.
Support informed decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
Assist with hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, decorating, and other personal or household tasks.
Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
Use effective advocacy strategies to address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
Encourage effective communication and adapt to individual needs and preferences.
Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.

Benefits

Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
Employee perks and discount program.
Paid time off for full-time employees only.
Health insurance for full-time employees only.
401(k) retirement savings program.
Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

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