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Direct Support Professional - Floater

RHA Health Services, LLC · Kingsport, TN · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

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.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
  • Aid in medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
  • Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

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.
  • Ability to foster independence and support personal goals.
  • Knowledge of community integration principles.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

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

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