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Brevard, North CarolinaBend, OregonCottonwood Heights, Utah
Quick overview
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and residential settings. Responsibilities include implementing person-centered plans, assisting with health and safety procedures, and documenting progress through data collection.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma. A valid driver's license is required, along with the physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform CPR from the floor.
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Job description
We are hiring for
Caregiver /
Direct
Support
Professional /
DSP /
Brevard
NC/1ST
SHIFT
Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! 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. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our ICF Homes – Brevard, NC MULTIPLE AVAILABLE SCHEDULES! Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.
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
Position
Requirements: At least 18 years of age
Valid drivers’ license
High
School
Diploma
Job
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 Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs. 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. 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 identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently. Multiple schedules, offer flexibility
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health insurance
Wellbeing programs
Employee perks and discount program
401(k) retirement savings program
Free CPR training
First aid training
Job-specific training
Payactiv
Chronic disease management programs
Opportunities for training and advancement
Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background 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) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
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 EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
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. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.
