Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm-Suffolk,VA!

Home Health Services of Virginia • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide in-home residential support 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 community settings, including assistance with budgeting and money management, hygiene and household tasks, activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and community access. DSPs help maintain individuals’ health and safety and support conflict resolution as needed.

The position requires documenting daily progress and preparing quarterly reports, following outcomes and goals in Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), attending biweekly supervision and professional development sessions, and maintaining client confidentiality. DSPs also attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and annual meetings related to individual goals. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Suffolk, Virginia.

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 completing documentation.
• Current negative two-part PPD test.
• CPR and First Aid.
• Medicaid Waiver Competency.
• Eligibility for a criminal background check.
• Eligibility 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 accomplish their goals in the least restrictive setting.
• Support individuals with budgeting and managing their money.
• Guide individuals in completing hygiene and household tasks.
• Engage individuals in social activities.
• Support completion of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Support individuals with community access.
• Ensure individuals’ health and safety are maintained.
• 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 workshops for professional development.
• 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 annual meetings related to individual goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED