Direct Support Professional (Part-time)

Richmond Residential Services, Incorporated • Glen Allen, VA

75d

About The Position

RRSI offers a shift differential of $1.50 per hour (in addition to the base hourly rate) for all hours worked from 4P to 7A. This position provides assistance to professional case management and supervisory personnel in providing person-centered services in a community residential program for adults functioning within a range of mild to severe intellectual disabilities. This position is distinguished from the Direct Support Professional 4 and 5 positions by not having direct responsibility for case management but having responsibility for providing a wide range of client support activities. General supervision is received from the Residential Supervisor who assigns work and reviews upon completion. This is a part-time position and offers no benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma with one year experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and/or community residential services preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record and dependable transportation.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check, and other pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out scheduled independent living program activities related to assisting and supporting clients.
• Serves as role model and provides choices and guidance related to shopping activities, personal money management, diet planning and food preparation, home management, personal hygiene, physical fitness, and social and leisure activities.
• Assists and participates in developing goals and objectives for the systematic training and behavior modification of supported individuals.
• Provides timely transportation to supported individuals for daily commuting, healthcare needs, consumer services, and leisure and social activities.
• Uses procedures outlined in agency Medication Administration policy and QuickMar when assisting supported individuals with medication administration.
• Provides for the safety of supported individuals and makes all reasonable efforts to protect individuals from harm, abuse, and exploitation.
• Maintains ongoing contact with client families and other representatives through phone calls and home visits.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist clients in active participation in a variety of client-selected leisure activities.
• Interacts with each individual with dignity and respect, and never subjects them to verbal, mental or physical abuse, neglect or mistreatment.
• Reports any observation or occurrence of rights violation to supervisor or program director.
• Offers supported individuals real choices about what to eat, wear, watch on TV, or how to spend time, and with whom.
• Assists in assuring that the program is in compliance with state and federal licensing requirements.
• Completes thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of daily interactions with and supports and choices offered to clients.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate positively as a member of the program team.
• Grocery shopping within prescribed budget restrictions.
• Regularly attends agency in-services, seminars, and workshops to upgrade and maintain knowledge.
• Attends all monthly employee meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees