Caregiver / DSP / Direct Support Professional / Deckertown

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Caregiver / DSP / Direct Support Professional / Deckertown

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. 

The 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.

Pay: $19.50-$20.00 depending on education

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  

NJ Requirements:

• Must cooperate with the Licensee and Department in any inspection or investigations.
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• Requirement that the employee submit to a criminal background check, and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served.
• Requirement that the employee agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• All employees shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• All employees shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

 

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 verification and other cred