Day Support - DSP

Corel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Corel seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a Virginia community setting. You will implement ISP goals, help with daily living skills, and maintain accurate documentation while promoting safety during transportation and activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Virginia driver’s license, CPR/First Aid, and passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication is required.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have Virginia driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Background checks ( FBI and central registry) required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and implementation of ISP goals for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living/Independent Living Skills.
• Provide hands-on assistance to complete daily activities.
• Maintain a positive environment to support daily activities.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with licensing agencies.

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

OPEN SHIFTS

7:30AM- 3:30PM Monday- Friday

8:00AM- 4:00PM Monday- Friday

8:30AM- 4:30PM Monday- Friday (flexibility to stay later if needed)

This position is also responsible for providing hands-on assistance, instruction, and guidance, while implementing individuals’ plans, goals, and objectives to attain independence and integration in the community. Direct Support Professionals first allegiance is to the person you support. All other activities and functions you perform flow from this allegiance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision and implementation of ISP goals for a group of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
• Assistance and training individuals on Activities of Daily Living/Independent Living Skills
• Provides hands‑on assistance to individuals in order to complete daily activities
• Provides a positive and upbeat environment for individuals to flourish in their daily activities
• Maintains daily documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
• Provides Transportation and supervision on community outings
• Applicant may be required to provide morning and evening Transportation for program participants
• Must assist individuals with self‑care (i.e. toileting, hygiene, feeding) as needed
• Assist individual’s with ADL’s
• Provides individual support and encouragement
• Advocate for Individual’s rights
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate time management
• Medication Administration
• Meal preparation and storage
• Teach compensatory strategies within community setting
• Communicates effectively with individuals, staff, and community partners
• Maintains documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
• Performs assigned maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Performs crisis intervention as needed
• Transport individuals as needed
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Prior Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a MUST
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Strong verbal and written communication is a MUST
• Candidate with experience writing therapeutic daily notes and documentation PREFERRED
• Medication Management Certification Preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) Behavior Management Training preferred.
• Must have a valid Virginia's driver's license and good Driving Record
• Must be deemed eligible for employment based on the outcome of both a FBI criminal background investigation check and a central registry check
• Proof of automobile insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Virginia’s driver’s license
• CPR and First Aide certified
• Medication Administration Certification
• Behavior Management Certification
• Successful Child Protective Services Check
• Successful completion of a Comprehensive Criminal Background and Central Registry Check
• Other trainings and certifications may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May involve lifting
• Physical interventions
• Assistance with self‑care of individuals (e.g. toileting, changing)
• Other physical demands may be required

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person