Direct Support Professional, Respite (weekend hours)

SOAR365; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Workers' compensation

Verizon Wireless discount

South University discount

Direct deposit

Employee recognition programs

Free Park365 reservation

Job summary

SOAR365 is hiring a part-time team member to join our compassionate team serving individuals with disabilities in the Greater Richmond area. You will help develop engaging activities, support daily living tasks, and document progress in our records system.

You will report to the Respite Supervisor and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment while communicating with staff, participants, and families. Prior experience with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid and TOVA certifications required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer use and daily documentation typing.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging program activities aligned with participants' goals and interests.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities and supports.
• Assist participants with daily living tasks.
• Complete daily documentation in an electronic records system.
• Communicate ongoing care results to relevant parties.
• Participate in service training and team meetings.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with licensing agencies.
• Assist with lifting as needed and manage basic safety interventions.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

TOVA

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Typing

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team at SOAR365. This a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our team, you will report to the Respite Supervisor. You will be instrumental in our commitment to provide a continuum of excellent care for individuals with disabilities. Your people skills will be crucial in making an impact and helping to change lives. This is a challenging and rewarding position. You will be responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that works to foster growth and rehabilitation and strives to facilitate the development of the individual's ability to reach the highest level of independence.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards for our part time employees: 403b retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, Workers' compensation, Verizon Wireless discount, South University discount, Direct deposit, Employee recognition programs, Free Park365 reservation

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creates engaging and thoughtful program activities related to participants goals and interest
• Delivers purposeful age-appropriate activities and supports for program participants.
• Assists program participants with daily living activities
• Completes daily documentation in electronic records system
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
• Participate in service training
• Communicates appropriately with program participants, staff, and community affiliations
• Maintains documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
• May involve lifting
• Physical interventions

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Obtains and maintains certifications in CPR/First Aid and TOVA throughout employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
• Minimum one year of experience working with persons with disabilities preferred
• Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills and the ability to type daily documentation

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.