Direct Support Supervisor

RHA Health Services • Hamptonville, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a regular Direct Support Supervisor to coordinate developmental care services and supervise direct care staff, ensuring that people receiving services are provided with appropriate basic developmental care. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health or substance use challenges in residential and day care settings.

In this entry-level position, you will help implement supports and services identified in each person’s Individual Support Plan, assisting them with personal goals and desired outcomes. You will get to know the people you support, help them communicate their needs and requests, and work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to determine appropriate support methods. Duties depend on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday across first, second, or third shifts, with on-call weekends. The listed pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, an associate degree in a health-related area, or two years of experience in a health-related field.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds; regularly required to lift 30 pounds; able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Able to work in stressful situations and handle difficult situations with ease.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, including criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• For positions requiring transportation of individuals, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• CPR, first aid, NCI, and/or MedTech certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct care staff and coordinate developmental care services.
• Help implement services and supports that enable individuals to achieve personal goals and outcomes identified through an Individual Support Plan.
• Provide opportunities for choice and encourage individuals to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
• Assist and instruct individuals in food preparation and house cleaning.
• Help individuals identify and acquire valued social roles and develop healthy personal and social habits.
• Assess individuals’ functional levels, motivate them, and provide consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for learning activities.
• Dispense medication, monitor dosages, and record information in charts in accordance with training.
• Transport and accompany individuals to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.
• Support individuals at vocational sites to help them meet their responsibilities.
• Provide CPR after certification.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 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