Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences, Inc.•Staunton, VA

7d•$0 - $16

About The Position

Wall Residences is seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals to provide community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Staunton and Waynesboro area. DSPs support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, and communication, exploring interests, and integrating into their communities by accompanying them on outings. Activities may include recreation, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events in indoor and outdoor settings. Paid training may include First Aid and CPR, Crisis Management & Response Training (CMRT), medication administration, DSP training, and documentation training. Successful candidates are detail-oriented and able to keep accurate notes to support continuity of quality care. Hiring is contingent on references and a criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional is required.
Be detail-oriented and able to keep accurate notes.
Have an active driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Have at least 3 years of driving experience.
Have no more than 2 moving violations or accidents within the past 3 years.
Have no major violations within the past 5 years.
Pass reference checks and a criminal background check free of barrier crimes.
Be flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, and communication.
Help individuals explore interests and integrate into their communities by accompanying them on outings.
Participate in diverse activities, including recreation, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events in indoor and outdoor settings.
Keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for abuse and neglect involving individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Paid training, which may include First Aid and CPR, CMRT, medication administration, DSP training, and documentation training.
Company-sponsored health plan.
Dental plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Group and voluntary life insurance.
Vision plan.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Verizon wireless discounts.
Generous time off and holiday schedules.
Positive work environment and competitive benefits package.