Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Job Description

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity to make a difference as you earn a living!

Wall Residences seeks part-time, prn, and f ull-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)  for our group homes in the Fredericksburg, VA area. Shifts include full-time afternoons and every other weekend.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal planning, cooking, and organizing. DSP's will also help individuals enrich their own lives through exploring volunteer opportunities, support personal care needs, providing transportation and any needed advocacy for medical/dental appointments, and assisting with medication administration. Successful candidates are detail oriented and able keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care. If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you!

Hiring is dependent on references, an active driver's license with a good driving record, and an acceptable criminal background check.

Wall Residences is an employee-owned company that offers a positive work environment and a competitive benefits package including a company-sponsored health plan, a dental plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA's), group and voluntary life insurance, a vision plan, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance and wireless discounts with Verizon. Employees are also provided with generous time off and holiday schedules. 

Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines:

· Minimum of 3 years of driving experience

· No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years

· No major violations within past 5 years

Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.

Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

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