Direct Support Professional - Periodic /AFL
RHA Health Services, LLC, Greensboro, NC, United States
Overview
Direct Support Professional - Periodic / AFL
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.
Responsibilities
Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
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.
Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects 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-centered support
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
Required to stand and walk for extended periods
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision
Must be able to talk and hear
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply
EEO Statement
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on protected categories including race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other legally protected statuses.
Pre-employment Screening
Complete criminal background
Name checked in relevant registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, 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)
Benefits
Payactiv: early access to earnings from hours worked
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 hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Note: contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for benefits
About RHA
RHA Health Services helps 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 have remained at the center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve, apply to join the team today.
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Direct Support Professional - Periodic / AFL
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.
Responsibilities
Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
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.
Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects 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-centered support
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
Required to stand and walk for extended periods
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision
Must be able to talk and hear
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply
EEO Statement
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on protected categories including race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other legally protected statuses.
Pre-employment Screening
Complete criminal background
Name checked in relevant registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, 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)
Benefits
Payactiv: early access to earnings from hours worked
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 hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Note: contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for benefits
About RHA
RHA Health Services helps 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 have remained at the center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve, apply to join the team today.
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