Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Monday-Friday 6am-8am &3pm-9pm, Newport News, VA!!
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals provide in-home residential services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them pursue their goals in the least restrictive setting. The role involves one-on-one support in individuals’ homes and communities, including assistance with budgeting, money management, hygiene, household tasks, activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and community access. DSPs help maintain individuals’ health and safety and follow the outcomes and goals in their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). The position also includes documenting daily progress notes and quarterly reports, attending biweekly supervision sessions, in-service trainings and workshops, and maintaining client confidentiality. DSPs facilitate conflict resolution as needed and attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and annual meetings related to individual goals. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–8 a.m. and 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent coursework.
- One year of experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current and valid auto insurance.
- Reliable computer for documentation completion.
- Current negative two-part PPD test.
- CPR and First Aid.
- Medicaid Waiver Competency.
- Eligible for a criminal background check.
- Eligible for a Central Registry check.
- Understanding of the medical field and medical terminology, including working directly with families, physicians, therapists, and pharmacists.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Knowledge of the regulatory agencies for these services, DMAS and DBHDS.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home residential support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Help individuals work toward their goals in the least restrictive setting.
- Support individuals with budgeting and managing money.
- Guide individuals in completing hygiene and household tasks.
- Engage individuals in social activities.
- Support completion of ADLs and IADLs.
- Support individuals with community access.
- Ensure individuals’ health and safety.
- Complete daily progress notes describing each individual’s progress.
- Complete quarterly reports describing individual progress.
- Follow outcomes and goals in Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
- Attend in-service training sessions and professional development workshops.
- Attend biweekly supervision sessions and document individual progress.
- Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.
- Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.
- Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and annuals related to individual goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
