Direct Support Professional / ICF

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assists with Person Supported Community Life
• Provides Support to team members and supervisors
• Assists with person centered plan and outcomes
• Assists with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Required to regularly stand and walk
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision

Pay

$18.00/hour

Sign On Bonus: $2,000

Schedule

• All Full-Time Shifts are M-F and require working every other weekend
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd 8 hour shifts available
• 12 hour shifts every other weekend shifts required
• PRN shifts available

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

Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check
• 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)
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, if required for providing transportation for individuals

About the Location

Based in Hendersonville, NC.

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently
• Multiple schedules, offer flexibility
• Opportunities for training and advancement

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.