Direct Support Professional / Waiver

RHA Health Services, LLC • Oldenburg, IN

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. This entry-level role is part of a care team and provides support to individuals or groups in the community as part of waiver services. The role helps people identify and communicate their requests and needs, and implements services and supports for goals and outcomes identified in each person’s Centered Plan. Staff are expected to understand individuals in the context of their personal histories, social and family networks, and hopes for the future, working with direction and supervision.

The position supports people at home and in the community, helping them pursue their goals, make choices, and live their best lives. Duties may include advocacy, coaching, teaching, accompanying people on outings, assisting with daily living and personal care, and documenting care. The listed pay range is $15.00 per hour. All shifts are available, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Complete required pre-employment criminal background screening.
• Name checked in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registries.
• Complete drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required for transporting individuals.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred in Tennessee).
• Some computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and help prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, and help with laundry, cleaning, and decorating at home.
• Document the care provided.
• Educate people about human, legal, and civil rights.
• Understand the diverse challenges of people living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to explore career, education, volunteer, and other opportunities.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist with medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

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.

What This Job Offers

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