Direct Support Professional - Supported Living/In-Home
About The Position
Create meaningful relationships, enjoy fun activities, and make a difference in your community… all while earning a paycheck! Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking part-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) for our Supported Living and In-Home Care services in the Lynchburg, VA areas to include Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Amherst, Concord, Bedford, and Forest. Must be flexible to work a evenings or weekends if needed. Our In-Home and Supported Living Care DSP's assist individuals with domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal planning, cooking, and organizing. Help individuals enrich their own lives through exploring volunteer opportunities, support personal care needs, providing transportation and any needed advocacy for medical/dental appointments, and assisting with medication administration. Successful candidates are detail-oriented and able keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you! Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines: · Minimum of 3 years of driving experience · No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years · No major violations within past 5 years Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities. Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace #IND123
Requirements
- Must be flexible to work a evenings or weekends if needed.
- Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes.
- Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines:
- Minimum of 3 years of driving experience
- No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years
- No major violations within past 5 years
- Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal planning, cooking, and organizing.
- Help individuals enrich their own lives through exploring volunteer opportunities
- Support personal care needs
- Provide transportation and any needed advocacy for medical/dental appointments
- Assist with medication administration
- Keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
