AFL Professional Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP

We are hiring for: AFL Professional Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP Location: Cleveland, NC Type: AFL Provider (NC) If 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! RHA is Looking for AFL Caregivers to Join or Team in Cleveland, NC!!!!! Payrate: $12.00 Competitive Daily Rate and Paid Training! (Option to work additional hours as Direct Support Professional) Do you have room in your home and heart to support an adult or child with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities? Are you able to support an individual to be successful at home, work and in the community? If so, you may find fulfillment in the role of Alternative Family Living (AFL) Professional Caregiver. We are looking for caring individuals who share our dedication to providing a supportive environment for persons with intellectual and /or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in their home. We ask that you bring a desire to serve others and share your home, and RHA will provide the training and support to ensure your success. RHA Health Services is a provider of comprehensive, person-centered services for individuals living with I/DD. RHA is pleased to offer high-quality AFL services throughout North Carolina. AFL offers adults and children with I/DD the option to live in a natural home setting with a professional caregiver to support them in reaching personal goals and living the life they choose. RHA professional caregivers report that their lives and the lives of their families are enriched by this opportunity. RHA is a reliable provider with decades of experience serving individuals with I/DD and our AFL services are supported by a strong team of professional and administrative staff. We are typically able to make AFL placements quickly and support individuals with a wide variety of needs. Qualifications: HS Diploma/GED 18 years old or older Documentation of home ownership: current mortgage statement or renter’s lease Proof of homeowner’s renter insurance or personal property insurance Valid Driver’s License Ability to pass a criminal background check, Healthcare Registry and Urine Drug Screen for yourself and other adults in the home Willing to be a self-employed worker As an AFL caregiver you will be asked to provide support for individuals with disabilities in a home setting. You will be asked to provide the supports identified below based on the needs of the individual in your care: Seek to understand the individual in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Support the individual in eating nutritious meals and snacks consistent with dietary needs, resting (by providing sleeping accommodations), daily self-care activities, leisure/recreation, education and working. Supports are provided according to the person’s abilities and interests while ensuring privacy and dignity. Prepare, teach and assist the person in food preparation, and cleaning of the home. Honor the choices, preferences and culture of the person you support. Assist in providing opportunities for social, emotional and spiritual needs to be met. Assist with transportation and scheduling of all medical, therapy, vocational and recreational activities. Ensure that the home environment is safe and in good condition. Implement services and supports to address goals identified through the Person Centered Plan. This includes medical, psychiatric, recreational, spiritual, and emotional needs. Assist the person supported by attending treatment team meetings and facilitating communication related to individual needs, response to service and supports, and progress toward goals. Participate in supervision as agreed upon in the RHA supervision contract. RHA will assist you in the following capacities: Provide support through a multidisciplinary team for crisis assistance and training as needed as you begin your journey as an AFL caregiver. Training includes RHA’s proprietary ProAct training, which focuses on supporting resiliency, emotional stability and problem solving. Assist in coordinating respite care to support your needs as a caregiver. Supervision will be provided to assist you in adjusting to your new role. The frequency and amount of supervision will be determined in a collaborative relationship with your RHA supervisor. RHA’s compensation package shall be determined based on the needs of the individual served and you will be paid as a contract provider. If you are looking for direct support professional role, please see our career site for Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver in you're desired location. #INDNC 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 benefits EEO 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, and Tennessee. Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services RHA Health Services provides a broad range of person-centered, integrated, and high-quality supports and services. RHA focuses on children and adults living with mental health and substance abuse challenges, as well as those living with intellectual & developmental disabilities. The people we serve and support in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia are at the very center of everything we do. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small collection of group homes in North Carolina developed to offer support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the years, RHA Health Services has expanded to include supported living, vocational and day programs, periodic respite, personal care services, targeted case management, residential ICF/IDD for infants and children up to age 15 who have acute or chronic health problems requiring 24/7 therapeutic intervention and skilled nursing care, and much more. In 2006, RHA began offering behavioral health services and is now the leading provider of high-quality supports and services for people with all kinds of behavioral health needs, serving over 80,000 people annually. By meeting the behavioral health needs of our consumers, we can greatly reduce or eliminate the fragmentation of services that leaves some individuals without total, holistic, truly person-centered care. RHA is a growing company, with the goal of growing operations in our current communities, as well as the greater Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. RHA has an organizational commitment to the dignity, independence, and equitable treatment of people, as well as their full inclusion into the communities around them. We provide a holistic, person-centered approach to care guided by a system of values that puts the needs of the people we support at the center of every decision.

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