Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / 1St Shift Full Time/ Burnsville

We are hiring for:

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / 1st Shift Full time/ Burnsville

Location:

Burnsville, NC

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!

RHA is Looking for Direct Support Professionals to Join our Team!!!!

Payrate: $14.00

The Position Summary: Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats — advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more — supporting people in both their home and community.

Pay range: $14.00

Bonus:

Schedule: 1st Shift- Full time

Position Requirements:

• Valid drivers’ license
• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age

Skill requirements:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Some computer skills preferred
• Ability to maintain good work attendance

Responsibilities:

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

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!
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

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, and Tennessee.

Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.