Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

About the role

We are hiring for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at RHA Health Services. This role involves providing personalized support to individuals with disabilities, promoting health and safety, encouraging self-advocacy, facilitating community engagement, teaching and supporting independent living skills, and more.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals' human, legal, and civil rights
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention
• Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community
• Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities
• Aid in personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating)
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support
• Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities
• Aid in medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Meet all pre-employment screening requirements
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support
• Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of disability rights and self-advocacy principles
• Ability to foster independence and provide necessary support
• Knowledge of community integration and personal outcomes

Benefits

• 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)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in this posting.