Direct Support Professional/PT/Sat-Sun 3p-11p

About the role

We are seeking a positive and personable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join RHA Health Services. The DSP provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals. The role involves identifying and expressing needs, implementing person‑centered plans, and fostering independence and self‑advocacy under supervision.

Duties and 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, 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.
• Assist with 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lb; occasionally pull at least 40 lb.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Proficiency in CPR from floor level, involving work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear (except for Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs, where fluency in American Sign Language is required).

Benefits

• Payactiv – early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• 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 (qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

Schedule

Regular position – Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

About RHA Health Services

RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use needs live their best lives. With a mission to provide a safe, healthy environment and create opportunities for personal outcomes, RHA has served communities for over 30 years across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.