Direct Support Professional Part Time Weekends Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Job Description:

We are hiring for:

Direct Support Professional Part Time Weekends Type:

Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for asatisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in thelives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, andpeople facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join ourteam at RHA Health Services!

Pay:

$16.00 Sign on

Bonus:

$3000 The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized supportto individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfullyin their communities and achieve their personal goals. This roleinvolves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing theirneeds, implementing services aligned with their person-centeredplans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. A successfulDSP seeks to understand each individual’s history, social andfamily networks, and aspirations, providing support with compassionand respect. This position operates under supervision and followsestablished guidelines to ensure high-quality care andadvocacy. Pay $16.00 Sign on Bonus $3000 DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civilrights. Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiativesand accident prevention. Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making theirown choices. Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals towork, recreational activities, and social events. Teach and support independent living skills, includinghousehold management and personal care. Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and communityactivities. Foster social connections by supporting relationship-buildingwithin the community. Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements,employment, and social activities. Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing,dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, anddecorating). Maintain accurate documentation of provided services andsupport. Understand and address challenges faced by individuals withdisabilities, using effective advocacy strategies. Connect individuals with community resources for careerdevelopment, education, and volunteer opportunities. Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needsand preferences. Assist with medication administration in accordance with statelaws and regulations. Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in allaspects of care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age Meet all pre-employment screening Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centeredsupport. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to foster independence while providing necessarysupport. Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and communityintegration principles. Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatoryguidelines. #

INDTN PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, andstoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feelobjects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floorlevel requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing andlifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, andperipheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibitsdiscrimination based on the following protected categories: race,creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age,sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnershipstatus, familial status, religion, affectional or sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditarycellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for servicein the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, ChildAbuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals withDevelopmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based onposition requirements. Proof of employment history or references (ifrequired) Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license,driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providingtransportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’vealready worked, before payday!

Employee perks and discount program:

to help you savemoney! 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 trainingopportunities•contract/contingent workers and interns do notqualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, weprovide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who haveprotected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with adisability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate inthe application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance useneeds live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe andhealthy environment while creating opportunities for personaloutcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained atthe very center of everything we do. RHA currently providesservices in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, andNew Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people weserve and support apply to join the team today.