Day Support Professional

Rockbridge Area Community Services • Lexington, VA

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About The Position

As a DSP, you will be responsible for assisting the Day Support Program Manager with planning, development, and implementation of programming in the Day Support Program. You will be responsible for the evaluation, supervision, training and instructing of Day Support participants. You will report to the Day Support Program Manager. You must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem solve behavioral issues and identify and respond to emergency situations.

Requirements

• Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities; or Possess the life experience/skills and knowledge to successfully perform position requirements
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Energetic, positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable problem solver
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record in accordance with RACS policies are required

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Works well as part of a team (e.g., respects others' opinions, shares workload as appropriate, demonstrates flexibility)
• Projects positive attitude toward program participants, staff, and other agencies; treats program participants, staff, and other agencies in a caring and respectful fashion; mindful of individual, cultural and ethnic differences
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries (e.g., with program participants, other staff, agencies, etc.)
• Displays enthusiasm, motivation, and takes initiative
• Actively participates in supervision; utilizes supervision appropriately; is responsive to constructive feedback; consults with supervisor as necessary when crises or situations beyond the norm arise
• Demonstrates openness and willingness to change; initiates change when necessary; encourages others to accept change
• Perform other duties as assigned, to include assignments/duties at other sites, inclusive of Day Support and Day Support Group Homes, as directed by the Program Supervisor/Unit Director, consistent with Rockbridge Area Community Services' policies, procedures and mission

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• State Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed