Direct Support Professional​/PAHrtners Deaf Services​/ASL

Job Overview

We are hiring for:
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – regular position with our Deaf Services/ASL partnership. The DSP provides personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals.

• Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
• Encourage self‑advocacy and empower individuals to make their own choices.
• Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
• Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Foster social connections by supporting relationship‑building within the community.
• Support informed decision‑making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
• Use effective advocacy strategies to address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
• Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Pass all pre‑employment screening requirements.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person‑centered support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
• Knowledge of disability rights, self‑advocacy, and community integration principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.

• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs.; occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, requiring work 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: employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
• For positions that require driving, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation for 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 support;
  Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on protected categories including race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other legally protected characteristics. RHA provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.