Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences, Inc. • Winchester, VA

15h • $0 - $16

About The Position

Wall Residences provides community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is seeking experienced, part-time Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Winchester, Virginia area, including Stephens City. Community-Based DSPs support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, and communication, exploring interests, and integrating into the community by accompanying them on outings. Activities may include recreation, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events in indoor and outdoor settings. Employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect involving individuals with disabilities. Hiring is contingent on references and a criminal background check free of barrier crimes.

Requirements

• Experienced Direct Support Professional.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to keep accurate notes.
• Active driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within the past 3 years.
• No major violations within the past 5 years.
• References and a criminal background check free of barrier crimes are required for hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, and communication.
• Help individuals explore their interests and integrate into the community.
• Accompany individuals on community outings, which may include recreation, volunteering, music and art classes, and social events.
• Keep accurate notes to support continuity of quality care.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities regarding abuse and neglect.

Benefits

• Paid training may include First Aid and CPR, CMRT (Crisis Management & Response Training), Medication Administration, DSP Training, and documentation training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed