RHA Health Services, LLC
Direct Support Mentor/Forsyth II/FT/40
RHA Health Services, LLC, Belews Creek, North Carolina, United States, 27009
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Direct Support Mentor/Forsyth II/FT/40
position at
RHA Health Services, LLC .
Overview We are hiring for a positive and personable individual who is eager to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and substance use issues. As a Direct Support Mentor, you will provide support in residential and day settings, serve as a mentor and trainer to new Direct Support Employees, ensure thorough training and staff coverage, and help persons receiving services identify and communicate their needs.
Responsibilities
Assist people supported to identify personal outcomes that best suit his or her personal interests, cultural background, and desires for the future.
Assist the Interdisciplinary Team in identifying supports needed for personal outcomes to be realized.
Understand and promote the people supported’s goals, as well as personal dignity, respect, individualism and quality of life.
Provide opportunities for choice, and encourage people supported to make choices, and to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
Report all incidents of people supported abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately.
Ensure and assist with the cleanliness of group home by completing Environmental Assessments, work orders for maintenance needs, monitoring cleanliness of company vehicles and keeping home and grounds clean.
Support people supported in eating, resting, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, playing, and working, according to each person’s abilities and interests.
Help people supported develop healthy personal and social habits.
Prepare, assist and instruct people supported in food preparation and cleaning of residences and vocational program areas.
Support people supported in identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community settings.
Instruct and assist people supported using techniques and strategies designed to improve sensory motor and perceptual motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development.
Work with each person receiving services to increase motivation; provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all learning activities.
Train people supported in self‑medication administration according to company policy.
Perform additional duties as directed by supervision, including tasks that are similar or related to the position.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Prefer experience working with IDD individuals.
At least one year of experience working with the population served.
Valid driver’s license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as required.
Maintain CPR, First Aid, Med Tech, NCI, and other core competency training as specified.
Clincally supervised by a qualified professional when required by licensure or certification requirements.
Proficient in CPR from floor level and capable of practicing CPR skills with hands‑on practice.
Meet conditions of employment by agreeing to criminal record check, pre‑employment drug screening, healthcare registry check, and motor vehicle registry check.
Pre-Employment Screening
Complete criminal background check.
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).
For positions that require driving, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, if required for providing transportation for individuals.
Benefitsh3>
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.
Well‑being Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for 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. We provide 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.
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. We serve clients across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply to join our team today.
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Direct Support Mentor/Forsyth II/FT/40
position at
RHA Health Services, LLC .
Overview We are hiring for a positive and personable individual who is eager to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and substance use issues. As a Direct Support Mentor, you will provide support in residential and day settings, serve as a mentor and trainer to new Direct Support Employees, ensure thorough training and staff coverage, and help persons receiving services identify and communicate their needs.
Responsibilities
Assist people supported to identify personal outcomes that best suit his or her personal interests, cultural background, and desires for the future.
Assist the Interdisciplinary Team in identifying supports needed for personal outcomes to be realized.
Understand and promote the people supported’s goals, as well as personal dignity, respect, individualism and quality of life.
Provide opportunities for choice, and encourage people supported to make choices, and to exercise control over themselves and their environment.
Report all incidents of people supported abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately.
Ensure and assist with the cleanliness of group home by completing Environmental Assessments, work orders for maintenance needs, monitoring cleanliness of company vehicles and keeping home and grounds clean.
Support people supported in eating, resting, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, playing, and working, according to each person’s abilities and interests.
Help people supported develop healthy personal and social habits.
Prepare, assist and instruct people supported in food preparation and cleaning of residences and vocational program areas.
Support people supported in identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community settings.
Instruct and assist people supported using techniques and strategies designed to improve sensory motor and perceptual motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development.
Work with each person receiving services to increase motivation; provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to each individual for all learning activities.
Train people supported in self‑medication administration according to company policy.
Perform additional duties as directed by supervision, including tasks that are similar or related to the position.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Prefer experience working with IDD individuals.
At least one year of experience working with the population served.
Valid driver’s license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as required.
Maintain CPR, First Aid, Med Tech, NCI, and other core competency training as specified.
Clincally supervised by a qualified professional when required by licensure or certification requirements.
Proficient in CPR from floor level and capable of practicing CPR skills with hands‑on practice.
Meet conditions of employment by agreeing to criminal record check, pre‑employment drug screening, healthcare registry check, and motor vehicle registry check.
Pre-Employment Screening
Complete criminal background check.
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).
For positions that require driving, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, if required for providing transportation for individuals.
Benefitsh3>
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.
Well‑being Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for 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. We provide 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.
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. We serve clients across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply to join our team today.
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