Empowerment & Community Support Specialist

Love and Loyalty Home Care LLC; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Love and Loyalty Home Care LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in building life skills and participating in community activities. You will help advance daily living abilities and independence, while supporting social and communication skills in line with individual goals.

Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate, and reliable, with strong communication.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent.
• Caring, patient, dependable, and responsible.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Willing to complete required training and background checks.
• Able to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities to build skills and participate in community activities.
• Help individuals build daily living and independence skills.
• Support social and communication skills.
• Assist in activities that align with individual goals in the ISP.
• Encourage independence, choice, and confidence.
• Support safe and positive relationships.
• Observe and report changes or concerns to supervisors.
• Complete accurate service documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors, families, and support team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Dependability

Communication

Respectful communication

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Training readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Love and Loyalty Home Care LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in building life skills and participating in community activities. You will help advance daily living abilities and independence, while supporting social and communication skills in line with individual goals.

Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate, and reliable, with strong communication.