We are hiring for:Community Support Professional
Type:RegularIf 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 Community Support Professional is responsible for the safety and well-being of deaf individuals, as well as providing specialized care and training in all areas of activities of daily living, as well as social, recreational, and vocational activities, with an emphasis on community inclusion and integration. The CSP will assist in optimizing individual independence while supporting work habits and ethics, promoting communication, and fostering growth and exploration related to areas of individual interest. The CSP will provide support, as necessary, to reduce challenging behaviors so that community integration is optimized in a safe manner. The responsibilities and schedule of the CSP must be flexible to meet the changing needs and lifestyle of the individual(s) served, and the CSP position is not specific to one residential service location.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Deliver high quality care and support to our deaf individuals.
- Thorough knowledge of individual(s) Individual Plans (IP), including knowledge of preferences, needs, and desires; and consistent implementation of recommendations
- Assist with individual(s) participation in scheduled community or facility-based activities and assist with schedule development, as requested.
- Explore community employment options and/or volunteer opportunities and help to develop skills and competencies necessary for individual(s) to pursue competitive integrated employment.
- Participate with individual(s) in community activities, organizations, groups, associations, volunteer opportunities, or clubs to develop social networks, especially activities that provide purpose and responsibility or development of hobbies.
- Assist individual(s) with financial management, budgeting, and the purchasing of preferred goods or products.
- Assist individual(s) in learning to navigate the local community, including learning to use public or private transportation and other transportation options in the local area, where relevant.
- Observe changes in behavior and physical condition and report accurately to the Program Manager
- Support individual(s) to develop and/or maintain social networks and reciprocal relationships with members of the broader community.
- Assist with ongoing training of individual(s) to develop independence in daily living skills/job duties.
- Maintain various records pertaining to individuals served, following timely and proper documentation methods following service delivery.
- Transport individual(s) to and from community engagement opportunities and activities, facility engagement, and/or volunteer sites as needed (to be designated by CPS Director).
- Attend required in-service training and complete all required and/or assigned employee trainings in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Valid driver's license, required.
- Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
- Fluent in American Sign Language
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Regularly required to lift 10 lbs.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
- Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.
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)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- 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 (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 benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, 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:At RHA Health Services, we help 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.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.