Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential Care

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-Assist individual's with ADL's-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 assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREDPrior Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a MUSTHigh School Diploma or GED Required. Strong verbal and written communication is a MUSTCandidate with experience writing therapeutic daily notes and documentation PREFERREDMedication Management Certification PreferredCPR 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 RecordMust 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 insuranceQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDValid Virginia's driver's licenseCPR 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 CheckOther trainings and certifications may be requiredBENEFITS:Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurancePHYSICAL DEMANDS:May involve lifting Physical interventions Assistance with self-care of individuals (e.g. toileting, changing) Other physical demands may be required