Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Primary Responsibilities:
The Direct Support Professional is vital in assisting individuals with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and social integration within the community. This role involves close coordination under the guidance of the Program Director and adherence to the individual's specific Service Plan.
Your Role as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
As a DSP, you’ll be a crucial part of our mission, helping individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and community integration. But that’s not all, your positive energy and caring nature will brighten the lives of those you support.
Your Daily Adventures Will Include:
- Empowering Lives: Assist with personal care and daily activities, helping individuals achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.
- Creating Fun Experiences: Engage in fun, meaningful activities that bring joy and enrichment to those you support.
- Community Connections: Help individuals participate in community events, appointments, and other activities that promote social integration.
- Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Assist with household tasks, ensuring a clean, safe, and happy home environment.
- Documenting the Journey: Accurately record daily activities and observations, helping to create a complete picture of each individual’s progress.
Qualifications
What You Bring to the Table:
- A Big Heart: You have a genuine love for helping others and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Team Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are always ready to lend a helping hand.
- Flexibility: You can adapt to changing needs and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Experience: While one to six months of experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred, your passion and willingness to learn are what truly matter.
- Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Regular use of hands for typing and reaching.
- Ability to hear effectively, with or without a hearing aid.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting (up to 30 pounds).
- Exposure to health risks in the working environment.
- Requirement to work in the Williamsburg Day Support Center with company transportation responsibility.
- Potential exposure to challenging situations, including psychiatric and deceased patients.
Employment Conditions:
- Familiarity and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Protection of individuals' rights and prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Cooperation in investigations and procedural meetings. Maintenance of confidentiality.
- Mandatory training and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and appropriate automobile liability insurance.
- Successful completion of Criminal History and Central Registry background investigations.
Additional Information
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Make a Difference Every Day: Your work as a DSP is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities. You'll help them lead fulfilling, independent lives in the community.
- A Supportive Family: We’re not just a team; we’re a family. Here, you’ll find a warm, inclusive environment where everyone is valued, heard, and respected. We celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome challenges.
- Grow With Us: We’re committed to your professional and personal growth. With ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities, you’ll find plenty of ways to build your skills and climb the career ladder.
- Fun and Engagement: We believe in creating a fun and lively workplace where you can enjoy what you do. From team-building activities to community events, we ensure that work is never just work.
- Growing Field: Direct Support Professionals are part of one of the fastest-growing careers, helping people live their best lives at home and in the community. It’s a chance to build a meaningful and stable career while making every day brighter for someone else.
- Family Environment: Our client pride themselves on a warm, family-like atmosphere. They believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where each member feels valued, heard, and connected. The team functions like a family, where mutual respect and empathy are the foundation of their daily interactions. This nurturing setting not only enhances the work experience but also positively impacts the quality of care provided to those being served.
Excellent Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
POSITION LOCATIONS: Williamsburg and Newport News Areas
DUTY HOURS: Full-Time; Various
TERM: Permanent
Opportunities Available Now!
SALARY: starting at $14.00
Ready to Join Our Family?
If you’re ready to make a difference and have fun while doing it, we can’t wait to meet you! Apply now by submitting your resume in Word or PDF format or call 757-599-0650. Let’s create something amazing together.
How to Apply: Submit your application online. We’re excited to hear from you!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.