Day Support- Direct Support Professional(DSP)

Job description

Do you want to work for a company that is growing and making changes to improve the lives of the people we serve and our staff? We are making progress and looking for new staff who want to grow with us and help make changes for the good of everyone.
We offer competitive pay and benefits to full-time staff. We offer extra shifts for those who need more hours. We have in-house programs to develop future leaders and behavior Techs.


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Our Mission: Empowering a Life of Independence and Opportunity


Summary: The Day Support DSP is responsible for providing support to adults with developmental disabilities in both home and community settings. The care is compassionate and unrestrictive and strives to help the person being supported with a meaningful life. DSPs will provide support with life skill management, relationships, and provide new experiences and opportunities. Additionally, day-to-day tasks such as personal care, cleaning, medication administration, and record keeping are required.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide direct support in accordance with each Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSP). • Provide appropriate levels of supervision and support as indicated in the plan(s). • Offers activities that are individualized and person-centered. • Provides support on an individualized basis in making choices in achieving life skills, community integration, and participation. • Maintain the health and safety of those assigned and provide safe rides for community engagement. • Support individuals with daily personal tasks, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and feeding. • Provide support with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing dishes, completing laundry, and tidying up. • Administer medications. • Complete all required documentation, including electronic documentation. • Complete Event Reports and behavior data according to program requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
• Starting Pay at $16 per Hour and up to $20 per hour, depending on experience and certifications
• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision-offered
• Health Savings Account - offered
• PTO accrued each pay period
• 401(K) -offered

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 1 year of experience providing care to individuals with disabilities or a high school diploma/GED-Preferred
• Credentials for CNA, NA, and PCA have to be Active and Certified by the Board of Nursing of Virginia-Preferred

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Efficient organization skills
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Settings
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting (50 pounds or more), pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for extended periods of time. Requirements