RHA Health Services, LLC

General

• 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
• Support people in their homes and communities as an advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, and coach
• 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 community relationships
• 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 care provided
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights
• Use effective advocacy strategies for diverse disability-related challenges
• Connect people with career, education, and volunteerism resources
• Promote effective communication
• Assist with medication administration where state law allows
• Protect confidentiality

Direct Support Professional – Waiver