Caregiver​/Direct Support Professional-Wavier​/Cleveland

We are hiring for:
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional - Waiver / Cleveland (Regular).

Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry‑level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats—advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more—supporting people in both their home and community.

• Pay range: $15.00/hour
• Sign‑on bonus: $2,000.00 for 1st and 2nd shifts, $3,000.00 for 3rd shift
• Schedule:
  
  All shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred in TN)
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Conflict resolution skills
• Some computer skills preferred
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision‑making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

• Complete criminal background check (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.

• Pay Activ: 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.
• Well‑being programs:
  Physical, emotional, and financial chronic disease management 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.

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. 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.