Direct Support Professional

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-the-Job Training

Employee Referral Bonuses

Annual Pay Increases

Career Track Program for Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading non-profit support services provider in Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to ensure the health and safety of residents with developmental disabilities. The role includes assisting individuals with daily life activities, implementing support plans, and cultivating a supportive environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to impact lives positively and includes full-time benefits like medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skill building activities.
• Implement individual support plans for residents.
• Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
• Update resident case notes on a daily basis.
• Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate about the care and well-being of others

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) ensures the health and safety of our residents. DSPs are responsible for providing support as identified in the Individual Support Plan, and for collecting data and documenting the provision of those supports. We are looking for driven, dependable, and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in people’s lives. You will assist adults with developmental disabilities with daily life activities in both routine and dynamic environments. This job can offer great experience for anyone interested in human services and the fulfillment of being a part of Cornerstone’s mission.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Support Services is a Non‑Profit, 501(c)3 Provider of Support Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, licensed by Virginia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. We believe that every person has the potential for growth, learning, and development. The choices we make, no matter how large or small, define who we become, and the freedom to make those choices is invaluable to all of us. By providing a safe and healthy support structure we know that our service recipients will be empowered to live self‑directed lives.

Examples of Direct Support Professional responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skill building activities
• Implement individual support plans for residents
• Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene
• Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
• Update resident case notes on a daily basis
• Ensure an appropriate staff‑to‑client ratio at all times

Examples of Direct Support Professional skills

• High school diploma/GED required
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate about the care and well‑being of others

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance (Full Time)
• Paid Time Off (Full Time)
• On-the-Job Training
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Annual Pay Increases
• Career Track Program for Career Advancement Opportunities