Mental Health Direct Support Professional FT 3rd Locations: Claremont, NC
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
We are hiring for: Mental Health Direct Support Professional FT 3rd
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities and challenging behavior in a community and/or residential setting. 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. The program relies on integrated care and treatment with collaboration among all team members.
To qualify for this position: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or an associate's degree with three years' experience; or high school diploma or GED and five years of experience working with individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities is preferred. This education/experience requirement may be reduced based on specific service line requirements. The Mental Health Direct Support Professional should be able to support someone with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.
Starting Pay Range: In this rewarding role, you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.
About the DSP/Caregiver position: At RHA, we provide high-quality services, excellent staff training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. A typical day as a caregiver could include accompanying people to work, the movies, concerts, and shopping, teaching independent living skills, providing transportation to appointments, fostering positive relationships, preparing meals, assisting with personal care and bathing, helping around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) and documenting the care you provide. The Direct Support role is an entry-level position that does not require any previous experience. All of the training and development needed to be successful and prepared for the position will be provided.
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 18 years of age Valid drivers' license Essential Job Related Responsibilities: Assists with Employee Health and Safety: Seeks understanding of and follows company policy with regard to safety and emergency procedures. Provide copy of current auto liability insurance on personal vehicle used for transporting service users, maintaining coverage at all times, and copy of driver's license. Informs supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance agency/policy or status of driver's license. Reports accidents or incidents immediately to supervisor. Reports all incidents of service user's abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor. Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served. Assists with Person Centered Coaching: Assists and encourages service users to develop healthy personal and social habits. Supports service users in identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community settings. Works with each individual receiving services to increase motivation; provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all training and learning activities. Assists with Person Supported Community Life: May transport people supported to and from day programs, work sites, appointments and community activities. If transporting, ensures safety and support for personal needs during transportation. Assists with Quality Management Performance: Provides assistance and support to persons supported as identified in each individual's Plan of Care. This may include activities of daily living within the person supported's home or in their local community, such as assistance with grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, household chores, social skills, etc. Provides Support to Team Members and Supervisors: Confers regularly with supervisors and other clinical staff to understand, enhance teaching methods and consider factors such as person supported needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations. Assists with Person Centered Plan and Outcomes: Assists in identifying supports needed for personal outcomes to be realized. Is familiar with and works to achieve the goals and outcomes of the person centered plan. Assists with Medical Requests: Supports people with taking prescribed medications. Monitors dosages and makes notes in medical charts in accordance with level of medical certification training and as may be directed by authorized clinical staff. Assists with Data Collection and Reporting: Ensures collection & documentation of required data. Writes in logs, incident reports, program data sheets, etc. 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.
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.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.
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