Direct Support Professional/Lakewood/PRN

RHA Health Services, LLC • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with disabilities and people facing mental health or substance use challenges in their homes and communities. This entry-level role is part of a care team and helps individuals identify and achieve their goals, make choices, and live their best lives. The position works as needed to cover shifts and relies on direction and supervision to accomplish its duties.

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals or groups in identifying and communicating their needs, then implements supports aligned with each person’s Centered Plan, goals, and desired outcomes. The role involves understanding each person’s history, relationships, and hopes for the future, and serving as an advocate, teacher, coach, role model, and community companion.

The position requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license if required, and meet pre-employment screening requirements. A high school diploma or GED is listed as preferred in Tennessee. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying, pulling, bending, kneeling, and other movements needed to provide support and demonstrate CPR.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a valid driver’s license if required.
• Meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including applicable criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, and education or credential verification.
• Be able to lift, twist, bend, and push over 30 pounds.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
• Be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, requiring work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Have close, distance, and peripheral vision; be able to talk and hear, except in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.
• Maintain good work attendance and confidentiality.
• Use conflict resolution, decision-making, and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred in Tennessee).

Nice To Haves

• Some computer skills.
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and help prevent illness and accidents.
• Encourage self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany individuals to work and community outings, including movies, concerts, and shopping.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments when required.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living arrangements, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, and help with household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
• Document the care provided.
• Understand the challenges faced by people living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect individuals with resources and opportunities related to careers, education, and volunteerism.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist with medication administration where permitted by state law.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED