Direct Support Professional -Periodic PT - RHA Health Services : Job Details

We are hiring for:Direct Support Professional -Periodic PTType:RegularIf 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 residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals identified through each person's Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.Job Responsibilities:Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environmentHelping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future.Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.Assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requestsAssisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaningHelping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habitsContinuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activitiesDispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of trainingTransporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activitiesSupporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilitiesAll other duties as assignedJob Requirements:High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years' experience in a health related fieldExperience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferredValid drivers' license and automotive insuranceFlexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as neededProvide CPR after certificationCPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plusPre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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 FinancialChronic 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 benefitsEEO 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.