Direct Support Professional (DSP)

MISSION FOR THIS POSITION

The Direct Support Professional accomplishes individuals' direct care by following the ISP and meeting their goal to live a fulfilled life and to assure that their health and safety needs are met within the home and out in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support and living skill training to individuals. Services may be provided at their homes or in the community. Assist with daily living skills such as meal preparation, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and personal shopping. Support individuals in leading self-directed lives by collaborating with individuals and others to plan and implement supports that build upon individual strengths, choices and capabilities that lead to inclusion into the community. Assist in the individual's personal care as needed (including dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, positioning or medical/health needs). Report evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues immediately. Complete incident reports and give to supervisor timely for review. Develop and maintain an open line of communication for pertinent information about individuals with coworkers, caregivers or employer at beginning and end of shifts. Provide skill reinforcement activities in areas that include socialization, communication, exercise, recreation, interpersonal skills, financial matters, civil rights, and self-determination. Provides transportation for individuals receiving services. Completes daily documentation as required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Able to read and effectively interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and follow them accordingly and consistently. Able to compose well-written routine reports and correspondence. This includes but is not limited to: proper spelling, punctuation and grammatically correct sentence structure that express occurrences in a concise and logical manner. Ability to follow the organizations writing guidelines necessary to appropriately document support logs and other necessary documents. Communicates with individuals in a professional manner, provides corrective feedback in private, and intervenes only as much as needed for safe completion of tasks. Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training. Knowledge and/or ability to develop competencies involving use of supportive technology and adaptive equipment to support individuals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to develop and maintain positive relationships with adults with disabilities and provide a positive environmental setting. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide (basic arithmetic). Ability to respond effectively and appropriately to a variety of emergency situations. Ability and willingness to professionally support individuals and think critically in a crisis situation. Such situations could include psychiatric, behavioral and medical emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and registration Must have reliable transportation & must use personal vehicle to provide transportation to clients in their care High school diploma or equivalent Must pass mandatory drug screen Pass a criminal history & personal background checks Obtain a TB test before start date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. May work 20 hours. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and make twisting or bending motions. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds individually. Lifting of individuals in supports should always be done with caution and with consideration for the amount of employees lifting, the use of assistive devices and the weight of the individual.

HIRING FOR

MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM-1:30PM

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 9

45AM-3PM

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION WHEN THE STUDENT IS OUT ON BREAKS & PRN

Pay:

Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid training Safety equipment provided

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Applied behavior analysis : 1 year (Preferred)

DSP:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Virginia Beach, VA 23462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person