Direct Support Professional – Waiver, Lumberton Unit, Bladen 1, PT

RHA Health Services, LLC

Part-time Direct Support Professional supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community care and daily living assistance. RHA Health Services caregivers promote independence, advocacy, safety, and personal goals.

Posted 8/18/2026part-timeBladenboro • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, focusing on promoting independence, decision-making, and community integration. Proficient in implementing personalized care plans and fostering positive relationships while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.

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Support For Individuals With DisabilitiesDecision-Making SkillsEffective CommunicationConflict Resolution SkillsTransportation Assistance

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Hard Skills

Personal Care AssistanceIndependent Living SkillsMedication AdministrationDocumentation Of CareComputer Skills

Soft Skills

Advocacy StrategiesRelationship BuildingSelf-Advocacy PromotionConfidentiality MaintenanceAttendance Reliability

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GEDValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Waiver ServicesCentered PlanCommunity IntegrationHuman Rights EducationCriminal Background Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of waiver services
Assist individuals in identifying and communicating requests and needs for services and supports
Implement services and supports addressing each person’s goals and desired outcomes through their Centered Plan
Understand individuals in the context of their personal history, social and family networks, and hopes for the future
Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents
Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making
Accompany people to work, 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 with laundry, cleaning, and decorating
Document the care provided
Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights
Use effective advocacy strategies for people living with disabilities
Connect people with resources for career, education, and volunteer opportunities
Promote effective communication
Assist in medication administration where state law allows
Protect confidentiality

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
At least 18 years of age
Valid drivers’ license
Conflict resolution skills
Some computer skills preferred
Decision-making skills
Communication skills
Ability to maintain good work attendance
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Complete criminal background screening
Name checked in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registries
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
For positions requiring driving: proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, if required for transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, 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
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities