Direct Support Professional (Morning/Evening)

Direct Support Professional- Southern Avenue- PT

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with their person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. A successful DSP seeks to understand each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, providing support with compassion and respect. This position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy.

Pay Range 15.00 Schedule: 1st shift PT 7AM-3PM /2ND SHIFT PT 3PM 11PM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.

Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.

Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.

Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.

Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.

Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within 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, and decorating).

Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.

Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.

Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.

Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent

Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.

Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.

Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.

Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.

Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). 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.

OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

Drug testing

Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.

Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

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

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

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.

About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do.