Temporary Floater Weekends Only / Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

We are hiring for: Temporary Floater Weekends Only / Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Type: Temporary 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! Starting Pay Range: $18.00 (starting pay based on location, unit, and/or client needs) Location: Memphis, TN area About the Float DSP/Caregiver position These positions assist designated units with staffing needs such as vacancies and census above budget through the placement of experienced direct support professionals (DSP). They provide support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community, assisting them in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports. They implement services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. They 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. They rely on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. General Float Pool Overview: Float DSPs must commit to 4 shifts (8, 10, or 12 hr) at multiple units per 2‑week schedule (one on a weekend shift). Float DSPs must work two out of the six winter dates listed here: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Eve (nights)/Black Friday (days), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Float DSPs must work one of these summer dates: Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day. Float DSPs are not allowed to receive any special pay or bonuses (paid by other units) except for their base pay as mandated by Human Resources, unless approved by leadership. Float DSP positions are temporary and based on need. Position Requirements Float DSPs hired must have a minimum of 2 years of direct caregiving experience in an IDD setting; behavioral health experience preferred for some units. Float DSPs will be expected to complete all required training and competency checklists for the homes, clients, or units they may work in. Float DSPs are responsible for keeping all required licensure, certifications, and CPR certification current. Float DSPs must complete all required RHA and unit specific annual competencies when due and record this information in Workday. Work requirements will be reviewed every month to determine continued eligibility for the program. Benefits This position is not benefits eligible. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include: Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50 lbs. 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. Must be able to talk and hear. Pre‑employment screening: Complete criminal background check. 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. 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. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today. #J-18808-Ljbffr