Direct Support Professional - Day Services

Wall Residences Inc • Danville, VA

2d • 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 part-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Danville, VA 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.

Requirements

• Part-time, experienced Direct Support Professional for Community-Based services.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to keep accurate notes.
• 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.
• References and criminal background check free of barrier crimes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, communication, exploring interests, and integrating into their community by accompanying them into the community.
• Accompany individuals on diverse outings including recreational opportunities, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed