Direct Support Specialist​/off

We are hiring for a Direct Support Specialist on a 7 on/7 off shift (regular). The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges.

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assist with Person Supported Community Life
• Provide support to team members and supervisors
• Assist with person-centered plans and outcomes
• Assist with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift 30 lbs regularly, lift a minimum of 70 lbs, pull a minimum of 50 lbs, perform squats, kneels, crawls, crouches, climbs, and stops, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, regularly stand and walk, demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level (working on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting)
• Vision requirements: close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Pre‑employment screening: criminal background check (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing required for the position
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• For positions that require driving: proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and a suitable vehicle (if required for transporting individuals)

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday
• 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 for qualifying employees (hypertension and diabetes)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact our solutions center.