Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional Location: Chantilly, VA 20151 Job Description Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. Our client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in Chantilly, VA. Responsibilities Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting. Communicate with individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services. Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc. Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet. Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs. Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc. Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed. Qualifications Minimum of 6 months to one year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience. Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed. Valid driver's license. Drug screen required. CPR/First Aid certification. TB required. Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Benefits & Advantages Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education. Compensation processed weekly. Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule. Accessibility to grow professionally. Access to a broad array of client opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta-T Group