Direct Support Professional / Wilkesboro

RHA Health Services•Lakewood, NC

19d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them participate in their communities and achieve personal goals. The role involves helping individuals identify and express their needs, carrying out services in line with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. DSPs learn about each person’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provide compassionate, respectful support. The position works under supervision and follows established guidelines to support high-quality care and advocacy. This role is based in group homes in Wilkesboro.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required; the requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check, checks of specified registries, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
For positions requiring driving, provide proof of a driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle if required to transport 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, recreation, and social activities to support community engagement.
Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
Support relationship-building and social connections in the community.
Support informed decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
Assist with hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores, including laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
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 in ways that meet individual needs and preferences.
Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

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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