Direct Support Professional - Waiver

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license
• Skill requirements: Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

  Responsibilities

  • Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
  • Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
  • Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
  • Teach independent living skills.
  • Provide transportation to appointments.
  • Foster positive relationships within the community.
  • Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
  • Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
  • Document the care you provide.
  • Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
  • Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
  • Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
  • Promote effective communication.
  • Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
  • Protect confidentiality.

    Pay and Schedule

    • Pay range: $14.50
    • Schedule: 1st or 2nd shift on the weekends.

      Pre-Employment Screening

      • Complete criminal background check
      • Name checked in the registries
      • OIG exclusions database
      • Child Abuse Registry
      • Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

        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

            About RHA

            • RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives.
            • RHA's mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
            • RHA has been providing services for over 30 years in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.