Direct Support Professional/1st shift

RHA Health Services, LLC • Hendersonville, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide personalized support to individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges. The DSP helps people engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals by identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. The role requires learning about each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and providing support with compassion and respect. The position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

The schedule is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., including every other weekend. The listed pay rate is $18.50, and the position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet all pre-employment screening 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.
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Physical 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, tools, or controls, 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; ability to talk and hear, except that the talk-and-hear requirement does not apply to Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs.
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background checks; registry checks; drug testing; education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements; and proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring transportation, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle is required if needed to provide transportation for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety through wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make 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 within the community.
• Support informed decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, decorating, and other personal care or household tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
• Understand challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication by adapting to individuals’ needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
• Provide transportation when required for appointments, errands, and community activities.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• 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