Empowering In-Home Support Professional for IDD

Home-Health-Services-of-Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Home-Health-Services-of-Virginia seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home support for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily tasks, engage in social activities, and help clients achieve ISP goals in least restrictive settings.

Role requires flexible, empathetic care, reliable transportation, and accurate documentation of progress. Training and supervision are provided to ensure safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities (1 year).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Reliable computer for documentation completion.
• Negative two part PPD test current.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Medicaid Waiver Competency and background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with budgeting, money management and ADL/IADL tasks.
• Provide one-on-one in-home support to help goals be achieved.
• Engage individuals in social activities and community access.
• Maintain health and safety, complete daily progress notes and quarterly reports.
• Attend trainings, supervision and ensure confidentiality and proper documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Documentation

Flexibility

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer for documentation

Job description

Home-Health-Services-of-Virginia seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home support for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily tasks, engage in social activities, and help clients achieve ISP goals in least restrictive settings.

Role requires flexible, empathetic care, reliable transportation, and accurate documentation of progress. Training and supervision are provided to ensure safety and quality of care.