Community Engagement DSP — Sign-On Bonus

United and Empowered; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Company 401k matching

9 Paid Holidays

Skeleton Days

Annual tenure bonuses

Referral bonuses

Job summary

United and Empowered in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults in Day Support or Community Engagement, providing hands-on care and support tailored to each individual’s goals.

You will collaborate with a team, follow person-centered plans, document progress, escort participants to activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while attending trainings and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2 years of documented experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Requires successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for guiding adults in Day Support or Community Engagement.
• Responsible for the physical care of individuals.
• Help individuals develop acceptable habits and attitudes.
• Assist with management of individual behavior per service or behavioral plan.
• Ensure that daily needs of individuals served are met fully.
• Escort individuals to and from community activities.
• Conduct head counts at start, during, and end of day to verify presence and well-being.
• Follow procedures for reporting behavioral changes or concerns, cleanliness, injuries/conditions, and demeanor.
• Complete data collection per person-centered plan.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Plan and implement special activities and complete special projects.

Education

High school diploma or GED or 2 years of documented experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Job description

United and Empowered in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults in Day Support or Community Engagement, providing hands-on care and support tailored to each individual’s goals.

You will collaborate with a team, follow person-centered plans, document progress, escort participants to activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while attending trainings and staff meetings.