Direct Support Professional I - Manassas, VA Location

Omega-Healthcare; Manassas (VA); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Omega Day Centers in Manassas, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes building life skills, supporting community participation, and helping clients achieve personal goals in a compassionate, respectful setting.

No prior DSP experience is required; relevant caregiving or people-focused experience is welcome as a transferable skill.

Qualificações

• Relevant work or life experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the community as required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Make everyday moments meaningful: Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and essential life skills as needed.
• Encourage independence: Help individuals build confidence, make choices, and work toward their personal goals.
• Create positive experiences: Participate in recreational activities, community outings, social events, and other engaging experiences.
• Support personal growth: Encourage individuals to explore their interests, learn new skills, and celebrate their achievements.
• Build meaningful connections: Communicate and collaborate with families, caregivers, supervisors, and other support team members.
• Promote safety and dignity: Follow individualized service plans and help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Keep accurate records: Complete required documentation and communicate important updates to the team.

Conhecimentos

Disability support

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Background checks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Manassas, VA

Build Community. Ignite Potential. Change a Life.

Make a Difference Every Day!

Do you enjoy helping others, building meaningful connections, and making someone's day a little brighter? Are you looking for a rewarding career where your patience, compassion, and dedication can make a real difference?

At Omega Day Centers, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and live a more independent and fulfilling life.

We're looking for a caring, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Manassas, VA team. You'll work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them develop life skills, explore their interests, participate in community activities, and achieve personal goals.

You don't need years of DSP experience to make a difference. If you have relevant work or life experience supporting individuals with disabilities, enjoy working with people, and want to do meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Make everyday moments meaningful: Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and essential life skills as needed.
• Encourage independence: Help individuals build confidence, make choices, and work toward their personal goals.
• Create positive experiences: Participate in recreational activities, community outings, social events, and other engaging experiences.
• Support personal growth: Encourage individuals to explore their interests, learn new skills, and celebrate their achievements.
• Build meaningful connections: Communicate and collaborate with families, caregivers, supervisors, and other support team members.
• Promote safety and dignity: Follow individualized service plans and help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Keep accurate records: Complete required documentation and communicate important updates to the team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is patient, trustworthy, attentive, and passionate about helping others succeed.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant work or life experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the community as required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.

Your Previous Experience Could Be a Great Fit!

We welcome applicants with experience in areas such as:

• Direct support or disability services
• Caregiving, personal care, or home care
• Education, teaching, or tutoring
• Behavioral health or human services
• Vocational rehabilitation or employment services
• Community programs, coaching, or mentoring
• Customer service or other people-focused roles

New to DSP work? That’s okay.

New to DSP work? That’s okay. If you have experience in caregiving, education, customer service, coaching, human services, or another people-focused role, your skills may transfer well to this position.

Why Join Omega?

We believe the people who support others deserve to be supported too.

We believe every person has potential—and every milestone matters.