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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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People 1st Health and Residential Services

Chester, VA (In Person)

$35,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
3-11 and 11-7 with alternating weekends, PRN all 3 shifts People 1st Health and Residential Services, LLC is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals that have integrity, dedication, compassion and are hard-working. People 1st currently has Full Time and PRN Direct Support Professional positions that support adults with Developmental Disabilities within a community living setting.
Requirements :
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  • High school diploma or GED with one year experience in the Human Services field preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • CPR, First Aid, Medication Management and Direct Support Professional training (training/certification courses will be offered during orientation)
  • Compassionate, initiative, task oriented and good communication skills.
Job Description and Qualifications :
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  • Provide skill building supports to individuals in the performance of daily and independent living skills within their home and community;
  • Provide encouragement and motivation to individuals;
  • Provide opportunity for the community involvement for individuals;
  • Administer medication;
  • Support individuals in problem solving, decision making and general information acquisition;
  • Complete required paperwork, daily log, incident reports, support logs, medication charts, data collections;
  • Supports in the implementation of individual program plan for supports and behavior support activities and desired outcomes;
  • Provide appropriate reinforcement and supports in obtaining desired outcomes;
  • Provide transportation to recreational activities, doctor's appointments, and employment;
  • Help prepare meals, light cleaning, housekeeping, individual's clothes preparation, washing, etc. Direct Support Professional
  • DSP•Human Services•Group Home•Caregiver•Developmental Disability•Direct Support•
Personal Care Job Type:
Full time,
PRN Pay:
$17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Full time position is 3-11 PRN position is 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 Overtime Available Weekday and Weekend PRN Shifts Available
COVID-19
considerations: To keep our staff and residents as safe as possible, we provide mask, gowns, gloves, hand sanitizer and practice social distance.
VACCINATIONS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Employees not vaccinated against
COVID-19
must agree to weekly testing in-house.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Human Services/Direct Care:
1 year (Preferred) Shift availability:
All Shifts Available Work Location:
Chester, VA Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid orientation
Work Location:
In person