Direct Support Professional for Adolescent Group Home

CRISSCARE SERVICES LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

Training & development

Job summary

CRISSCARE SERVICES LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Residential Program, assisting adolescents 10-17 with Autism and developmental disabilities in a group-home setting. You will support independence in daily living, personal care, and participation in activities, with responsibilities including medication administration, documentation, and transportation as needed.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, teamwork with the Program Director, and commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Medication administration certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 15 days.
• MANDT certification or ability to obtain within 20 days.

Responsibilities

• Delivers age-appropriate activities and supports for adolescents aged 10-17.
• Implements activities and interventions to develop social, personal hygiene, and motor skills.
• Provides personal care/hygiene support as needed.
• Provides direct training, supervision, and support during all activities.
• Encourages participation in daily routines and activities.
• Assists with daily living skills, including meal preparation.
• Administers medication.
• Completes required paperwork, daily logs, incident reports, and data collections.
• Supports development goals from treatment plans and community participation.
• Assists with group activities, transportation, and outings.
• Maintains supplies inventory and notifies supervisor when ordering.
• Provides transportation to activities, appointments, and employment.
• Completes all documentation for assigned individuals by end of shift.
• Attends training sessions and staff meetings; adheres to program objectives.
• Assists individuals with meeting person-centered outcomes in their treatment plans.
• Assists with housekeeping and clothing preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Verbal and written communication

Documentation and data entry

Leadership and patience

Flexibility and reliability

Health and safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Medication Administration Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

MANDT Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Position/Title

Direct Support Professional- Residential

Immediate Supervisor

Program Director- Residential

Job Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) within the Residential Program will be responsible for assisting adolescents ages 10-17 with Autism and some Intellectual and developmental disabilities in the group home setting. The DSP's primary responsibility is to provide support and assistance to individuals to help them live, work and play as independently as possible. The DSP's role is one of independence and responsibility assisting adolescents ages 10-17 with Autism and some intellectual disabilities live successful lives and contribute to their home and community setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers purposeful Age-appropriate activities and supports for individuals.
• Implements activities, using specified training techniques and interventions, related to but not limited to developing participant social interaction skills, personal hygiene training, motor skills coordination and activities etc.
• Provides participants with personal care/hygiene support as needed.
• Provides direct training, supervision, and support to participants during all activities
• Encourages individuals to participate or partially participate in daily routines and activities.
• Assist with daily living skills to include meal preparation
• Administer medication
• Complete required paperwork, daily log, incident reports, support logs, medication charts, data collections
• Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities.
• Accompanies assigned participants on group activities/outings and provides transportation in agency vehicles when required.
• Provide appropriate reinforcement and supports in obtaining desired outcome
• Maintains inventory of equipment/supplies used and notifies supervisor when ordering is necessary.
• Provide transportation to recreational activities, doctor's appointments, and employment
• Completes all documentation for assigned individuals by the end of the assigned shift.
• Completes all assigned task related to program objectives, as assigned by supervisor.
• Attends all training sessions and staff meeting as required.
• Assisting individuals with meeting person centered outcomes outlined in their treatment plans
• Assist with housekeeping and individual clothes preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School Diploma and/or GED required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Medication Administration Certified or will obtain within 60 days of start date and maintains certification throughout employment completing continuing education and recertification requirements as defined by CrissCare Services.
• CPR/First Aid Certified or will obtain within 15 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• MANDT certified or will obtain within 20 days of start date and maintains certification throughout employment

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of basic human physical and psychological needs
• Knowledge and passionate use of person-centered approach
• Knowledge of health and safety precautions
• Demonstrated leadership ability, emotional maturity and patience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient typing and computer skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability