Direct Support Professional / Waiver / Deep Gap

RHA Health Services, LLC • West Jefferson, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based waiver services to people with disabilities and individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. The role supports individuals in identifying and communicating their service needs, and implements supports that address goals and desired outcomes in each person’s Centered Plan. Staff are expected to understand each individual in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes for the future. The position works under direction and supervision.

This entry-level care-team role supports people in their homes and communities to identify and achieve goals and live their best lives. The work may include serving as an advocate, teacher, coach, role model, or companion. The posting offers a pay range of $15.00 per hour and a $3,000 bonus. All shifts are available, including full-time and part-time schedules.

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 criminal-background screening and registry checks, including the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registry.
• Complete drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• 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 to transport individuals.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred in Tennessee.
• Some computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and 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 around the home with laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
• Document the care provided.
• Provide education on 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.
• Support individuals and/or groups in the community as part of waiver services.
• Help individuals identify and communicate requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implement services and supports addressing goals and outcomes in each person’s Centered Plan.

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