Direct Support Professional

Job Description With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. Our client has an immediate need for motivated professionals to work as Direct Support Professionals in the Virginia Beach areas. Location: Norfolk, VA 23501 Date Posted: 9/10/2024 Title: Direct Support Professional - Immediate Start Type: Independent Contractor 1099 Ref. No.: 1225081-119 Company: Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc. Summary of Client's Description of This Opportunity 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 cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, 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 Individual's attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc. Attend staff meetings, training in services, house and program meetings as instructed. Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities. Client's Required Experience and Education Successful candidates will have a passion for assisting others with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship. Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Effectively communicate with persons being serviced. Perform basic computer skills. Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations. DTG Advantages Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health. Compensation processed weekly. Ability to grow professionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr