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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Residential CareGreater Unity Adult Services • Richmond, VA, United States
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Residential Care

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Residential Care

Greater Unity Adult Services • Richmond, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Direct Support Professional

Open shifts:

Sun - Wed

Sun 8A - 8P

Mon 3p - 11p

Tue 3P - 11P

Wed 3P - 11P

Thu - Sat (Residential)

Thu 3P - 11P

Fri 3P - 11P

Sat 8A - 8P

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. Respecting the human dignity and uniqueness of the people you support and recognize each person you support as valuable and help others understand their value. This position is also responsible for providing hands-on assistance, instruction, and guidance, while implementing individuals' plans, goals, and objectives to attain independence and integration in the community. Direct Support Professionals first allegiance is to the person you support. All other activities and functions you perform flow from this allegiance.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Direct supervision and implementation of ISP goals for a group of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

-Assistance and training individuals on Activities of Daily Living/Independent Living Skills

-Provides hands-on assistance to individuals in order to complete daily activities

-Provides a positive and upbeat environment for individuals to flourish in their daily activities

-Maintains daily documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies

-Provides Transportation and supervision on community outings

-Applicant may be required to provide morning and evening Transportation for program participants

-Must assist individuals with self-care (i.e. toileting, hygiene, feeding) as needed

-Provides individual support and encouragement

-Advocate for Individual's rights

-Strong verbal and written communication

-Demonstrate time management

-Medication Administration

-Meal preparation and storage

-Teach compensatory strategies within community setting

-Communicates effectively with individuals, staff, and community partners

-Maintains documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies

-Performs assigned maintenance and cleaning tasks

-Performs crisis intervention as needed

-Transport individuals as needed

-Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification Required

Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities is a MUST

High School Diploma or GED Required

Strong verbal and written communication is a MUST

Candidate with experience writing therapeutic daily notes and documentation PREFERRED

Medication Management Certification Preferred

CPR and First Aid Certification

Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) Behavior Management Training preferred

Must have a valid Virginia's driver's license and good Driving Record

Must be deemed eligible for employment based on the outcome of both a FBI criminal background investigation check and a central registry check

Proof of automobile insurance

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Virginia's driver's license
  • CPR and First Aide certified
  • Medication Administration Certification
  • Behavior Management Certification
  • Successful Child Protective Services Check
  • Successful completion of a Comprehensive Criminal Background and Central Registry Check
  • Other trainings and certifications may be required

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Physical Demands:

  • May involve lifting
  • Physical interventions
  • Assistance with self-care of individuals (e.g. toileting, changing)
  • Other physical demands may be required
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