Direct Support Professional

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.

Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with Developmental Disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agencies services/programs as specified in job offer.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping activities
• Dispense medication
• Provide companionship
• Assist with errands, shopping, medical appointments
• Assist with community outings recreational
• Effectively communicating with agency Care Team

Qualifications: KSAs

• High School Diploma, GED or 1-2 years of documented (i.e. PCA, CNA, MA-Tech) and verifiable experience working in the Human Service, Health or Medical Field. 12 to 18 months experience working with persons with elderly persons with mental health or disabilities in a group home, day support, supportive-in home, hospital, treatment center, community, consumer directed, home health or nursing home setting.
• Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role related to the Human Service and/or Healthcare field
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
• Ability to adhere to and implement health and safety guidelines
• Ability to adhere to and implement all policies procedures
• Ability to adhere to and implement all federal, and state/local regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform simple math skills.
• Ability to lift heaving objects, support in program participants ambulation
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical
• Ability to read and write
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health other related disabilities. Demonstrated skill in working with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.
• Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.
• Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene, and environmental hygiene. Ability to teach/ support participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
• Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement PCP and complete proper documentation.
• Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition, and emergency incident.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to respond immediately and effectively in emergency situations.
• Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working with all people.
• Ability to meet areas of competencies as a DSP

NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ACTUAL APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375.