We are hiring for: IDD Host Home Provider / State Wide
Location:
Augusta, GA
Type: Regular
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 applicants STATE WIDE we welcome applicants throughout the entire state of GEORGIA.
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person's Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.
RHA Health Services is looking for compassionate and dependable IDD Host Home Providers to provide residential services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The term "Host Home/Life-Sharing" refers to a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides Community Residential Alternative services to one or two persons with developmental disabilities who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home/life-sharing site is occupied by the owner or lessee, who is not an employee of the same community provider, which provides the host home/life-sharing services by contract with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (Division of DD). The Division of DD approves and enters into agreements with community providers, which in turn, contract with Host Home/Life-Sharing providers. The occupant owner or lessee is not the guardian of any person served, or guardian of their property, nor the agent in such person's advance directive for health care.
Job Requirements: - Negative Drug Screening
- Criminal Background Check
- Negative TB Screening
- Personal Reference Check
- Proof of homeowner's, renters insurance or personal property insurance.
- Statement as to whether or not there are firearms in the home
- Documentation of home ownership (ex. current mortgage statement) or renter's lease
- High School Diploma or GED
The ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress. Successful candidates for the Host Home Provider role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease.
Pre-employment screening: - Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
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.