
ASL Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Moon Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
About the role
- 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 (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Meet all pre-employment screening
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
personal carehousehold managementmedication administrationdocumentationcommunity resource connection
Soft skills
compassionpatiencededicationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsfostering independenceadvocacyeffective communication
Certifications
High School Diploma