Direct Support Professional - Community-Based

Wall Residences Inc•Galax, VA

9h•$0 - $15•Hybrid

About The Position

Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking Full-time (FT) experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Community-Based Services in the Galax, 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.

Requirements

Full-time (FT) experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed.
Detail-oriented with the ability to keep accurate notes.
Pass a criminal background check free of barrier crimes.
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.

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 (First Aid & CPR, CMRT, Medication Administration, DSP Training, documentation training).
Company-sponsored health plan.
Dental plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA's).
Group and voluntary life insurance.
Vision plan.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan.
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Wireless discounts with Verizon.
Generous time off.
Holiday schedules.