Direct Support Professional
Diversity
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Want to make a huge impact with amazing people and follow your desire for a career that changes lives? At Diversity, we do this every day! We are a dynamic human service organization that provides a variety of innovative supports to meet the needs of individuals with a developmental disability and/or mental illness. Developmental disabilities include conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, etc. We are seeking a full-time and part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is motivated, flexible, bright, energetic, responsible, and organized. The role of the DSP is to support people with a developmental disability/mental illness in every way possible to facilitate personal growth.
Responsible for reading, understanding and implementing the individual's support plan as well as the individual's record to and social history in order to provide therapeutic services on an individual basis. Provides supports in all aspects of the individuals life, including self-care, socialization, physical and therapeutic. Provides prompts to the individuals as needed. Identifies behavioral changes with the individuals and sets behavioral limits, provide prompts where needed. Understands the individual's baseline functioning and standard lifestyle. Address all behaviors and incidents in accordance with the individual's support plan. Consistently document changes in individual's behavior through BER's and daily progress notes.
Administers medication as needed, to the individual accurately by following the five rights of medication administration. Follows Diversity medication protocol, including completing a full medication audit before administering any medication. Responsible for learning all medications and related side effects.
Completes daily progress notes indicating what was done to assist the individuals in accordance with their ISP goals. Ensures that notes are completed at the end of each shift. Ensures that each shift checklist, staff communication log, end of shift report.
Staff are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the program.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Diversity- ...help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and... ...Scope of Role: Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit... ...# Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends,...SuggestedHourly payFull timePart timeSeasonal workLocal areaImmediate startShift work
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SOAR365
Richmond, VA1 day ago $15 per hour
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Merakey
Richmond, VA3 days ago $16 per hour
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Richmond, VA4 days ago $20.5 per hour
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Richmond, VA13 hours ago $20 - $25 per hour
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Glen Allen, VA1 day ago $18 per hour
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$23 per hour
...to foster independence through compassionate support, helping individuals to achieve their goals and... ...be a part of a team of skilled and dedicated professionals who value integrity, respect, and teamwork. Duties of Direct Support Professional (DSP): The DSP...Permanent employment$19 per hour
...Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily lives, both at home and in the community. Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks...Hourly payFull timePart timeShift work$18 per hour
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- ...Sunday (Every Other Weekend): 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday–Saturday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Heart Havens seeks a caring Part-Time Direct Support Professional to work at our Meadowbrook home in VA who embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability,...Part timeImmediate startShift workWeekend work
Heart Haven
Glen Allen, VA2 days ago - Milton Hershey School, a cost-free residential school for pre-K-12 students, seeks compassionate Residential Youth Caregivers to support students’ daily home life. In this role, you’ll create a safe, nurturing environment, supervise routines, assist with homework, teach...
$46.92k
...campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home... ...Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students This is a...Full timeRelocationRelocation packageFlexible hoursWeekday work- ...Job Description Job Description Description: Direct Support Professionals work directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Day-to-day, they assist individuals with various daily activities in the day support or residential setting...
$15.5 - $17 per hour
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- ...Company parties Paid time off Training & development Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated direct support professional to provide individualized support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, assisting them in daily living...Shift workDay shift
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