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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC·Newton, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct support and advocacy for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities to help them achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, teaching independent living skills, and facilitating community integration.

We are hiring for

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

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 the community.

Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.

Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan.

Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future.

Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

RHA is Looking for Direct Support Professionals to Join our Team!!!

Come see us every Thursday from 9am-5pm. We hold open interviews for interested candidates at our Maiden office located at 1754 GKN Way Newton, NC 28658.

The

Position Summary

Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats — advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more — supporting people in both their home and community.

Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts available

Sign-On Bonus

$1000.00

Position Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid drivers’ license

Skill requirements

  • Conflict resolution
  • Some computer skills preferred
  • Decision making
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to maintain good work attendance
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
  • Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
  • Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
  • Accompany people to work, the 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, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating)
  • Document the care you provide.
  • Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
  • Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
  • Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
  • Promote effective communication.
  • Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
  • Protect confidentiality.

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Newton, North Carolina; Claremont, North Carolina; Maiden, North Carolina
Posted
May 12, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

RHA Health Services, LLC

At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, we have expanded...

Salary listed on 155 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Direct support roles remain steady in North Carolina

In North Carolina, caregiver and Direct Support Professional roles are commonly available because providers need dependable staff for daily personal care, supervision, and community support. These positions are competitive when candidates can meet the age, driver’s license, diploma or GED, and physical-lifting requirements, and when they show reliability and comfort with hands-on work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully to save time, then confirm your schedule and transportation fit before applying.

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