Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary
We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include providing support to service recipients; to carry out the stated objectives of the program; to maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety and programmatic standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining positive, professional relationships with individuals, coworkers, supervisors, families, community members, and other outside agency representatives
• Intervene and promptly report all incidents
• Assist individuals with safety during mealtime
• Support the individuals while in the community
• Dispense medication
• Promote individuals rights
• Maintaining individuals health and safety

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a DSP, or similar role is preferred (CNA, PCA, teachers or any medical/mental health care experience)
• Valid Virginia drivers license (Should be driving for at least 2 years)
• At least a High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry out task independently, given verbal or written instructions.
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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