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Direct Support Professional- Waiver/ Lumberton Unit/ Bladen 1/ FT

RHA Health Services, LLC · Bladenboro, NC · 1 wk ago
OTHR$15/hrFull-time

About the Role

Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through their Centered Plan. Seeks to understand individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes and dreams for the future.

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, 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 career, education, volunteerism, etc.
  • Promote effective communication.
  • Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
  • Protect confidentiality.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to maintain good work attendance.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

  • Conflict resolution.
  • Decision making.
  • Communication skills.
  • Some computer skills preferred.

Pre-Employment Screening

  • Complete criminal background check.
  • Name checked in the 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).
  • For positions requiring driving: proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

  • 1st shift full-time.
  • 3rd shift full-time.

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 (for qualifying employees).
  • Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

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.

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