PRN Direct Support Professional / DSP / Pahrtners Deaf Services

PRN Direct Support Professional / DSP / PAHrtners Deaf Services

Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person's Centered Plan. 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. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

*Must Be proficient in ASL (American Sign Language).*

We are offering PRN or AS NEEDED positions with MULTIPLE AVAILABLE SCHEDULES In MULTIPLE LOCATIONS!

Pay Rate: $18.00 /hour

Schedule: This position will be an as need position to cover available shifts. Staff will be put on a list to pick up open shifts that are available.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assists with Person Supported Community Life
• Provides Support to team members and supervisors
• Assists with person centered plan and outcomes
• Assists with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers' license
• Mid to fluent level in American Sign Language, ASL, skills (preferred)
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture (preferred)

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:

• Lift 25lbs-50lbs vertical from the floor
• Horizontally transfer 25lbs a distance of 25 feed
• Horizontally transfer 50lbs with assistance
• Squat and bend

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.

PAHrtners Deaf Services is a division of RHA Health Services. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, RHA has expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continue to add other types of services across multiple states to meet communities' needs. RHA has also added high-quality behavioral health services to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DHH.

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.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• 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 for hypertension 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

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.

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. 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 and support apply to join the team today.