Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Earn Benefits

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Clifton Forge (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; 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 seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities at our Friendship house. The role uses teaching techniques to foster independence and skills acquisition in a congregate setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and medication administration certification (or obtained on hire). Experience in human services is preferred.

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, First Aid, and medication administration required (can be obtained upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, counseling, and training in daily living activities as per service plan.
• Assist and train in personal care.
• Empower individuals toward self-determination, community involvement and recovery.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals.
• Communicate status or behavior changes to all staff.

Skills

Two years experience

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid/Meds cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities at our Friendship house. The role uses teaching techniques to foster independence and skills acquisition in a congregate setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and medication administration certification (or obtained on hire). Experience in human services is preferred.