Day Support - DSP

Corel Consulting LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Corel Consulting LLC in Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities, implement ISP goals, and provide daily living support in a community setting. This hands-on role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to document progress clearly.

Candidates need a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Virginia driver’s license, CPR and First Aid, and Medication Administration and Behavior Management certifications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.

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.
• Must assist individuals with self-care (i.e. toileting, hygiene, feeding) as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Behavior Management Certification

Criminal Background Check

Central Registry Check

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