Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities in the home setting. Under supervision, you will provide direct care, support daily living skills, and help residents participate in community activities.

The role focuses on person-centered planning, safety, and well-being, with responsibilities ranging from meal preparation to medication assistance and collaborative team communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Teaches, supports and performs household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Assists, identifies, and meets the needs of people to develop skills in daily living. This includes following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.
• DSPs may monitor people to ensure medication is taken as prescribed, may assist people to learn how to take their medication independently, and may assist with medication administration.
• May perform crisis intervention; may provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other types of assistance.
• May plan, coordinate, and participate with people in their social activities.
• Participates in assessment activities and in the Person-Centered Planning Team as appropriate.
• Transports people and/or provides mobility training to assist people to go to appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Communicates and documents activities and behaviors of people in EHR and client files as appropriate.
• Prepares food according to a developed menu, which reflects peoples preferences and may include a prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat, etc.) May teach and support people to make healthy choices when shopping or dining out.
• Attends staff meetings, and trainings as required by the program. Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures and established protocols.
• May inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance needs. Ensures fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed. Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home.
• May monitor activities of visitors to the home.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures.
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities in the home setting. Under supervision, you will provide direct care, support daily living skills, and help residents participate in community activities.

The role focuses on person-centered planning, safety, and well-being, with responsibilities ranging from meal preparation to medication assistance and collaborative team communication.