Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Lynchburg

Support Services of Virginia Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and training

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Support Services of Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Relief in Lynchburg to provide individualized support to people with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings. You will assist individuals with daily needs, promote independence, and help them work toward personal goals.

We offer mentorship, training, and opportunities for professional growth within Virginia's human services field.

Qualifications

• Proof of highest level of education.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background, registry, and tuberculosis screenings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, and Direct Support Professional Core Competencies.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily needs and support them toward personal goals.
• Encourage independence and participation in the community.
• Balance what is important to them with what is important for them.
• Provide 24-hour service with care; shifts may include day, evening, overnight, weekend.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Independent work

Background check compliance

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Medicaid Waiver Certification

Direct Support Professional coreCompet

Education

Proof of highest level of education

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Relief - Lynchburg

Full Time Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Salary Range: $13.50 To $14.00 Hourly

Support Services of Virginia is looking for Direct Support Professional (DSP) Relief staff to work in Lynchburg, providing individualized support to people with developmental disabilities in residential and community-based settings. We are seeking dependable and compassionate team members who can adapt to different situations, engage with the community, and help the people we support achieve greater independence and a meaningful quality of life.

In this position, you will assist individuals with their daily needs and support them in working toward their personal goals. You will encourage independence, participation in the community, and positive relationships while helping individuals balance what is important to them with what is important for them.

SSVA is committed to providing employees with mentorship, training, and opportunities to develop professionally. Our team-oriented workplace, benefits package, and focus on meaningful work provide opportunities to grow within Virginia's human services field.

Services are provided 24 hours a day, and DSP Relief staff may be scheduled for day, evening, overnight, weekend, and other shifts according to program and staffing needs. Whether your work takes place in a residential setting or in the community, you will contribute to supporting independence and quality of life.

Virtual interviews and training are available through Zoom.

Compensation

Starting pay: $13.50 per hour

Potential to earn $14.00 per hour after completing training and medication certification requirements

All certifications must be verified

Team Member Benefits for DSP Relief Staff

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for wage increases following training
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and training
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation and referral programs

Requirements

• Proof of highest level of education
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background, registry, and tuberculosis screenings
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, and Direct Support Professional Core Competencies
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision
• Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Realizing success by helping others realize theirs."