Direct Support Professional: Flexible Schedules, Weekly Pay

Delta-T Group; Blue Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta-T Group in Blue Ridge, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The schedule includes afternoon and night shifts Monday through Thursday with varying start times.

You will provide direct care, assist with daily living tasks, prepare meals per menus, transport clients, and communicate with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed.
• High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• TB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with individuals' families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

Skills

Direct care experience

Willingness to provide direct care

Valid Driver's License

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

TB test required

Job description

Delta-T Group in Blue Ridge, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The schedule includes afternoon and night shifts Monday through Thursday with varying start times.

You will provide direct care, assist with daily living tasks, prepare meals per menus, transport clients, and communicate with families and care teams.