Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Ft Kingsport Tn

RHA Health Services

Kingsport, TN, United States
Advocate for human rights
Promote health and safety
Foster independence and self-advocacy
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • We offer early access to earned wages, employee perks and discounts, paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings program for full-time employees.

Matching Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advocate for human rights
  • Promote health and safety
  • Foster independence and self-advocacy
  • Facilitate community engagement
  • Teach independent living skills
  • Assist with personal care tasks

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and patient individual
  • Positive and personable demeanor
  • Understanding of disability rights
  • Adapt to individual needs

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Meet all pre-employment screening
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
  • Proficiency in CPR from floor level

Work Rights

Not specified

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