In-Home Direct Support Professional

Alleghany Highlands Community Services • Clifton Forge, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to community members with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Residential Direct Support Professional (RDSP) provides children and adults with developmental disabilities in-home residential services, in-home respite services, and out-of-home respite services. The RDSP uses teaching techniques and strategies to foster independence and skills acquisition. Providers work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration; these certifications may be obtained upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for motor vehicle checks, drug/alcohol testing, and child abuse/neglect screening with the Virginia Department of Social Services.
• Must be available evenings and/or weekends.
• Candidates offered a position must undergo a background check, including a social services review, and a drug screen. Virginia restricts the hiring of individuals with certain convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist, supervise, monitor, and/or train consumers in personal care, homemaking, and home care skills.
• Provide informal and formal training through general upkeep, maintenance, meal preparation, cooking, laundry, shopping, and grocery-list preparation.
• Develop, implement, and supervise community integration and acceptance while promoting independence.
• Work with individuals who require considerable assistance with activities of daily living.

What This Job Offers

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