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The Direct Support Professional provides support for individuals with disabilities in residential and community settings by implementing Individual Support Plans. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, medication administration, and facilitating client goals through consistent assessment and reinforcement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D., or an Associate Degree in a health-related field, or two years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and automotive insurance are required, along with the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
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Job description
We are hiring for
Direct
Support
Professional-Periodic
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Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals identified through each person’s Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job
Responsibilities: Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment Helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals. Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. Assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities
All other duties as assigned
Job
Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed Provide CPR after certification CPR, first aid,
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Wellbeing Programs
Employee perks and discount program
401(k) retirement savings program
Chronic Disease management programs
Free CPR training
Job-specific training
Payactiv
Free first aid training
NCI and/or
MedTech certification, a plus
Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing
Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About
RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.
