Direct Support Professional-Waiver

Direct Support Professional

We are hiring for a Direct Support Professional (Waiver Type: Regular). The position offers a payrate of $15.00 per hour and provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. Your daily responsibilities will include acting as an advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more—supporting individuals both at home and in the community.

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany people to work, 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 with 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.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred in TN).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Decision‑making ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent work attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Criminal background check (name checked in 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).
• For positions that require driving: proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation for individuals.

• Payactiv: early access to earned money 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, and chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• 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. RHA provides 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.