Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Clifton Forge (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Alleghany Highlands Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with adults with intellectual disabilities in our Friendship house. You will use teaching strategies to promote independence and skills acquisition, under the person-centered plan.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. Experience in a human service field is preferred, and certification can be obtained on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Two years of experience in a human service field (preferred).
• Valid Driver's License (required).
• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, counseling, and training in activities of daily living to individuals in accordance with their service plan.
• Provide assistance and training in personal care.
• Focus on the needs and preferences of the individual; empower and support the individual in defining the direction of their life; and promote self-determination, community involvement and recovery.
• Ensure optimal health and safety of individuals.
• Communicate any changes in status or behavior to all staff providing services to the individual.

Skills

Driver's License

CPR First Aid

Behavioral Health Experience

Intellectual Disabilities Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional, (DSP) provides services to adults with intellectual disabilities in a congregate setting at our Friendship house. The position uses a variety of teaching techniques and strategies designed to facilitate independence and skills acquisition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Two years of experience in a human service field (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, counseling, and training in activities of daily living to individuals in accordance with their service plan.
• Provide assistance and training in personal care.
• Focus on the needs and preferences of the individual; empower and support the individual in defining the direction of their life; and promote self-determination, community involvement and recovery.
• Ensure optimal health and safety of individuals.
• Communicate any changes in status or behavior to all staff providing services to the individual.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Annual leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Shift differential is available for evening and overnight.