Direct Support Professional- Periodic Position Available In Sampson, North Carolina

Direct Support Professional

• Periodic Direct Support Professional
• Periodic locations
  Clinton, NC
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted Yesterday
  job requisition id
  R49610
  We are hiring for:
  Direct Support Professional
• Periodic

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 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.
RHA is Looking for Periodic Direct Support Professionals to Join our Team in Clinton, NC !!!!!

Payrate:

$15.00

Job Responsibilities:

Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
Helping 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 requests
Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning
Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits
Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities
Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training
Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities
Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities
All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field
Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
Provide CPR after certification
CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus
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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