Direct Support Professional (DSP)

United and Empowered•Hampton, VA

32d•$15 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the physical care, guidance, and supervision of Intellectually Disabled individuals in the Day support, Residential setting, and Community. Performs activities and duties to help individuals develop acceptable habits and attitudes; helps the individuals meet the outcomes of any service or behavioral plan; ensures daily needs and health and safety of the individual are met; assists individuals with daily hygiene and personal living skills; completes data collection in accordance with the person-centered plan; responds quickly and appropriately to unpredictable behavior and circumstances. Other duties as required. If you are a caregiver, this is the position for you. Our Community Engagement program gives individuals the opportunity to participate in community activities like training, volunteering, and other activities to build their independence and social skills.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED, or 2 years of documented experience working with a family member, a friend, or other persons with intellectual disabilities in a nursing home, facility, group home or in home setting.
Successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations.
Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the physical care, guidance, and supervision of Intellectually Disabled individuals in the Day support, Residential setting, and Community.
Performing activities and duties to help individuals develop acceptable habits and attitudes.
Helping the individuals meet the outcomes of any service or behavioral plan.
Ensuring daily needs and health and safety of the individual are met.
Assisting individuals with daily hygiene and personal living skills.
Completing data collection in accordance with the person-centered plan.
Responding quickly and appropriately to unpredictable behavior and circumstances.
Other duties as required.