RHA Health Services, LLC
Direct Support Professional / DSP
RHA Health Services, LLC, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Direct Support Professional / DSP
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RHA Health Services, LLC .
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! The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with their person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 in making 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.
Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet 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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. and 40 lbs.; pull 25 lbs.; squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Regularly stand and walk.
Proficiency in CPR from the floor level.
Vision: close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
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 credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references if required.
Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation.
Benefits to Employees
Payactiv: early access to earned pay.
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.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (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.
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities as required by applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
Location: Nashville, TN
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Direct Support Professional / DSP
role at
RHA Health Services, LLC .
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! The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with their person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 in making 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.
Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet 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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. and 40 lbs.; pull 25 lbs.; squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Regularly stand and walk.
Proficiency in CPR from the floor level.
Vision: close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
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 credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references if required.
Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation.
Benefits to Employees
Payactiv: early access to earned pay.
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.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (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.
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities as required by applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
Location: Nashville, TN
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