Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences • Madison Heights, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Create meaningful relationships, enjoy fun activities, and make a difference in your community… all while earning a paycheck! Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a part-time & full-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Central Virginia area to include Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Amherst, Forest, and Bedford. 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. Paid training provided by Wall Residences may include First Aid & CPR, CMRT (Crisis Management & Response Training), Medication Administration, DSP Training, and documentation training. 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!

Requirements

• Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to keep accurate notes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Direct Support Professional.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, and communication.
• Assist individuals in exploring interests and integrating into their community.
• Accompany individuals into the community for diverse outings including recreational opportunities, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events.
• Keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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