DSP

Job Title

Base rates from $17.00/hour. Shift differentials on evenings and overnights with weekend stipends.

Assists individuals with all daily needs, including participating in routine, scheduled or spontaneous activities at the Home and in the community. Preparing for school, attending appointments, and participating in field trips. Recreational activities such as sports, music, reading, arts and crafts, games, study groups, swimming in the hydra therapy pool, etc. Grooming, hair care, nail care, mouth care, dressing, bathing, and toileting/diapering eating and following designated individualized feeding techniques. Applying splints and braces therapeutic positioning using a variety of adaptive equipment in multiple environments mobility, including lifting individuals from a seated or lying down position, pushing individuals in their wheelchairs, using adapted lifting equipment, and helping individuals walk and maintain stability. Implementing all specialized plans for individuals including, but not limited to, Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and specific protocols for daily routines. Incorporating skill development opportunities in a natural manner throughout regular daily routines. Implement all aspects of individual behavior support plans.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• a high school diploma or equivalent. CNA license are accepted.
• previous experience working with individuals in an elementary educational environment or working with special needs children and young adults preferred.
• a drivers' license, acceptable driving record, CPR, Basic First Aid, and some DSP experienced preferred.
• pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

Essential Functions include:

• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 35 pounds independently
• ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• ability to speak clearly and hear speech of another person
• ability to stand for long periods of time and walk for long periods of time
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects

Summary

St. Mary's Home is a home filled with love, friends and activities. Children and young adults with disabilities receive outstanding, comprehensive care from an extraordinary team of staff! We offer residential, medical, therapeutic, educational and recreational services, all provided with a gentle, loving touch.

We value a good life!

St. Mary's Home is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where opportunities are available to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.

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Apply online or visit us at 6171 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk, VA 23502