Direct Support Professional (DSP) Residential Care
Job Description
Job Description
Salary:
OPEN SHIFTS:
Sun - Wed
Sun 8A - 8P
Mon 3p - 11p
Tue 3P - 11P
Wed 3P - 11P
Thu - Sat (Residential)
Thu 3P - 11P
Fri 3P - 11P
Sat 8A - 8P
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. Respecting the human dignity and uniqueness of the people you support and recognize each person you support as
valuable and help others understand their value. This position is also responsible for providing hands-on assistance, instruction, and guidance, while implementing individuals plans, goals, and objectives to attain independence and integration in the
community. Direct Support Professionals first allegiance is to the person you support. All other activities and functions you perform flow from this allegiance.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Direct supervision and implementation of ISP goals for a group of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
-Assistance and training individuals on Activities of Daily Living/Independent Living Skills
-Provides hands-on assistance to individuals in order to complete daily activities
-Provides a positive and upbeat environment for individuals to flourish in their daily activities
-Maintains daily documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
-Provides Transportation and supervision on community outings
-Applicant may be required to provide morning and evening Transportation for program participants
-Must assist individuals with self-care (i.e. toileting, hygiene, feeding) as needed
-Assist individuals with ADLs
-Provides individual support and encouragement
-Advocate for Individuals rights
-Strong verbal and written communication
-Demonstrate time management
-Medication Administration
-Meal preparation and storage
-Teach compensatory strategies within community setting
-Communicates effectively with individuals, staff, and community partners
-Maintains documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
-Performs assigned maintenance and cleaning tasks
-Performs crisis intervention as needed
-Transport individuals as needed
-Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Prior Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a MUST
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Strong verbal and written communication is a MUST
Candidate with experience writing therapeutic daily notes and documentation PREFERRED
Medication Management Certification Preferred
CPR and First Aid Certification
TherapeuticOptions of Virginia (TOVA)Behavior Management Training preferred.
Must have a valid Virginia's driver's license and good Driving Record
Must be deemed eligible for employment based on the outcome of both a FBI criminal background investigation check and a central registry check
Proof of automobile insurance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Virginias drivers license
- CPR and First Aide certified
- Medication Administration Certification
- Behavior Management Certification
- Successful Child Protective Services Check
- Successful completion of a Comprehensive Criminal Background and Central Registry Check
- Other trainings and certifications may be required
BENEFITS:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- May involve lifting
- Physical interventions
- Assistance with self-care of individuals (e.g. toileting, changing)
- Other physical demands may be required
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