Day Program Direct Support Professional — Compassionate Care

Family Transitions Inc; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Family Transitions, Inc. is seeking a qualified Direct Support Professional for our Day Support Program in the Petersburg area. Shifts run 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, focusing on assisting with ADLs and following ISP guidelines.

You will document, monitor health needs, administer medications as needed, and respond to crises per guidelines. Benefits include training, wellness resources, bonuses based on performance, company parties, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the special needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disorders, and mental illnesses.
• Ability to analyze needs of verbal and non-verbal individuals.
• Working knowledge of human service system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources.
• Skilled in detailed, precise, and grammatically correct documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supports, supervise/monitor and assists or inspects individuals on ADL's (Activities of Daily Living).
• Provides care to individuals as defined in their ISP (Individual Service Plan).
• Administers medication as necessary.
• Monitor special conditions, i.e. seizures, diabetes, special diets, physical disabilities, and dual diagnosis.
• Transports individuals to all activities as specified by supervisor.
• Completes all required individual related clinical documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and data tracking according to Family Transitions, Inc. Health, Safety and Emergency guidelines.
• Recommends revisions be made on treatment goals to better serve the individual's specific needs.
• Intervenes and responds to a crisis following Family Transitions, Inc.'s policies and procedures.
• Performs/assists in household maintenance to sustain a safe and positive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Documentation accuracy

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Family Transitions, Inc. is seeking a qualified Direct Support Professional for our Day Support Program in the Petersburg area. Shifts run 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, focusing on assisting with ADLs and following ISP guidelines.

You will document, monitor health needs, administer medications as needed, and respond to crises per guidelines. Benefits include training, wellness resources, bonuses based on performance, company parties, and a flexible schedule.