Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm-Suffolk,VA!

Home Health Services of Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health Services of Virginia seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will guide daily tasks, support ADLs, and promote independence in a least restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, community access, and health/safety maintenance, with regular progress notes and ISP-based goals. Training, supervision, and confidentiality are central to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum or equivalent course work.
• One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Reliable computer for documentation completion.
• Current negative two part PPD test.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Medicaid Waiver Competency.
• Eligible Criminal Background Check.
• Eligible Central Registry Check.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with budgeting and managing their money.
• Guide individuals with completing necessary hygienic and household tasks.
• Engage individuals in social activities.
• Support individual with ADL/IADL completion.
• Support individuals with community access.
• Ensure individual health and safety is maintained.
• Complete daily progress notes describing progress each day.
• Complete quarterly reports describing progress.
• Follow outcomes and goals on ISPs.
• Attend in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Attend biweekly supervision sessions documenting progress.
• Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.
• Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.
• Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and Annuals related to goals.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities

Driver's license

Auto insurance

CPR/First Aid certification

Negative two-part PPD test

Medicaid Waiver Competency

Criminal Background Check

Central Registry Check

Job description

Direct Support Professionals will provide in-home residential service to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our team needs someone who is fun energetic and enjoy working one on one with our individuals in their own homes to allow individuals to accomplish their goals in the least restrictive setting.

• Support individuals with budgeting and managing their money.
• Guide individuals with completing necessary hygienic and household tasks.
• Engage individuals in social activities.
• Support individual with ADL/IADL completion.
• Support individuals with community access.
• Ensure individual health and safety is maintained.
• Complete daily progress note describing the progress of the individual each day.
• Complete quarterly reports describing individual progress.
• Follow outcomes and goals on Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Attend in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Attend biweekly supervision sessions documenting individual progress.
• Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.
• Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.
• Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and Annuals related to individual goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Direct Support Professionals will be expected to present and maintain specific qualifications for our agency. These qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma at minimum or equivalent course work
• One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities
• A valid driver's license
• Current and valid auto insurance
• Reliable computer for documentation completion
• Current negative two part PPD test
• CPR/First Aid
• Medicaid Waiver Competency
• Eligible Criminal Background Check
• Eligible Central Registry Check

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Direct Support Professionals will be expected to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge in regards to supporting our individuals. At minimum they must:

• Understanding of the medical field and knowledge of terminology which includes working directly with families, physicians, therapists, and pharmacists.
• Demonstrates organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
• We will provide as applicable: TOVA, First Aid and CPR, Medication Management, Human Rights/ID Waiver, Emergency Preparedness, Person Centered Training ad Serious Incident Training.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency for this services - DMAS and DBHDS.