Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Periodic

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids in the identification and communication of the person’s requests and needs for services and supports.
• Works with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify appropriate support methods.
• Assists in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives, facilitating communication between clients and service providers.
• Assists and instructs on food preparation and house cleaning.
• Helps clients identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits.
• Continuously assesses the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities.
• Dispenses medication, monitors dosages, and makes notes in charts in accordance with your level of training.
• Supports clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities.
• Supports clients during transportation to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 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, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus.

Pre-employment Screening

• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle (if required for providing transportation for individuals).

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

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps 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. Founded over 30 years ago, we currently provide services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.