Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

HSA

Life insurance

Vision plan

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

ESOP

EAP

Education assistance

Verizon wireless discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Wall Residences, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in Charlottesville, VA, to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities engage in social and community activities.

Staff provide hands-on support for self-care, communication, and daily living, with paid training including First Aid/CPR, CMRT, and documentation. The role may include evenings and weekends and requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• No major violations within the past 5 years.
• Detail-oriented with ability to keep accurate notes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning self-care and social skills.
• Accompany clients to community activities and events.
• Assist with communication, daily living tasks, and transportation.
• Attend required training on First Aid/CPR and documentation.

Skills

Driver's license

Observation skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Direct Support Professional - Community Based

5300-WRAP Comm. Engagement Charlottesville, VA, US

Create meaningful relationships, enjoy fun activities, and make a difference in your community… all while earning a paycheck!

Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking full-time and part-time, experiencedDirect Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Charlottesville andRuckersville, Virgina areas. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Our Community-Based DSP'ssupport individuals in learning basic social skills, self-care, communication, exploring interest, and integrating into their community by accompanying them into the community. Outings are diverse and include recreational opportunities, volunteering, music and art classes, social events, and more in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Paid training provided by Wall Residences may include First Aid & CPR, CMRT (Crisis Management & Response Training), Medication Administration, DSP Training, and documentation training.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented and able keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you!

Wall Residences is an employee-owned company that offers a positive work environment and a competitive benefits package including a company-sponsored health plan, a dental plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA's), group and voluntary life insurance, a vision plan, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance and wireless discounts with Verizon. Employees are also provided with generous time off and holiday schedules.

Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines:

• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years
• No major violations within past 5 years

Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.

Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace