Direct Support Professional PRN

** We are hiring for:
** Direct Support Professional PRN
** 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 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. Requires High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN)), at least 18 years of age and valid drivers’ license.
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Position Summary:

** 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.

Requires High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN)), at least 18 years of age  and valid drivers’ license.
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* Schedule:

** Work as needed to cover shifts
** Responsibilities:
*** Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
* 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.
* 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.
** Position Requirements:
*** High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
* At least 18 years of age
* Valid driver’s license (if required)
* Be able to lift, twist, bend, push over 30 lbs.
* Meet all pre-employment screening
** Skill requirements:
*** Conflict resolution
* Some computer skills preferred
* Decision making
* Communication skills
* Ability to maintain good work attendance
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
* Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
* Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
* Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
* Must be able to talk and hear.
* ** Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs:*
* ** For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
**** 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…