Direct Support Professional - Community Based

Wall Residences, Inc.; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Vision plan

Disability coverage

401(k)

ESOP

EAP

Education assistance

Verizon wireless discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Wall Residences, Inc. is seeking part-time and full-time Direct Support Professionals to work in Community-Based services across Central Virginia, including Madison Heights.

You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community activities, skill-building, and daily care. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable of keeping accurate notes, and flexible to work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
• No major violations within past 5 years.
• Detail-oriented with ability to keep accurate notes for continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in learning basic social skills and self-care.
• Accompany clients to community activities, outings, and events.
• Assist with communication, planning, and participation in activities.
• Maintain documentation and notes to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Flexibility (evenings & weekends)

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team player

Job description

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Direct Support Professional - Community Based

5300-WRAP Comm. Engagement Part Time Madison Heights, 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 a part-time & full-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals for Community-Based services in the Central Virginia area to include Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Amherst, Forest, and Bedford. 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