Direct Support Professional - Waiver/PRN

Direct Support Professional - Waiver/PRN Apr 26, 2026 Pay information not provided

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 their career, education, volunteerism, etc. 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

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, 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 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.

REWARDS & BENEFITS:

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 forhypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: 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. 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. *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co