Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences Inc • Fredericksburg, VA

4d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking full-time and part-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed. Our Community-Based DSP's support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, communication, exploring interest, and integrating into their community by accompanying them into the community. Outings are diverse and include recreational opportunities, volunteering, music and art classes, social events, and more in both indoor and outdoor settings. Successful candidates are detail-oriented and able keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you! Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines: Minimum of 3 years of driving experience, No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years, No major violations within past 5 years. Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities. Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Experience as a Direct Support Professional.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to keep accurate notes.
• Active driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within the past 3 years.
• No major violations within the past 5 years.
• Pass a criminal background check free of barrier crimes.
• Pass reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, communication, and exploring interests.
• Integrate individuals into their community by accompanying them on outings.
• Accompany individuals to diverse activities including recreational opportunities, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events.
• Keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care.
• Act as mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Paid training provided by Wall Residences may include First Aid & CPR, CMRT (Crisis Management & Response Training), Medication Administration, DSP Training, and documentation training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed