Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives at Home

Sevita; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support in residential settings for individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, health maintenance, medication administration, socialization, and community integration in a supportive home-like environment.

Pay rate is $15.00 per hour. Flexible full-time or part-time hours are available, with emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and following individual service plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sevita is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support in residential settings for individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, health maintenance, medication administration, socialization, and community integration in a supportive home-like environment.

Pay rate is $15.00 per hour. Flexible full-time or part-time hours are available, with emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and following individual service plans.