Direct Support Professional - Waiver/PT

Direct Support Professional – Waiver/PT (Regular) 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. Implement services and supports to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan, seeking to understand individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes and dreams for the future. Responsibilities Sign‑on bonus of $2,000.00 available. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights. Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents. Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making. Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings. Teach independent living skills. Provide transportation to appointments. Foster positive relationships within the community. Promote decision‑making about living, work, and social relationships. Assist with personal care and bathing. Help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating). Document the care you provide. Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies. Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in career, education, volunteerism, etc. Promote effective communication. Assist in medication administration where state law allows. Protect confidentiality. 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 requirements. 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 a minimum of 25 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; demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring 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. Benefits Payactiv: early access to earned wages. Employee perks and discount program. 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 qualifying employees. Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities. EEO Statement RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr