In-Home Direct Support Professional

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Clifton Forge (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleghany Highlands Community Services is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional (RDSP) to support children and adults with developmental disabilities in in-home and respite settings in Virginia. The role emphasizes teaching independence through daily living skills and community integration, using varied strategies to promote growth.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR and First Aid certification (or obtained on hire), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED (required).
• 2 years of similar experience (preferred).
• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire).
• Valid driver's license and pass motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals having intellectual disabilities in their homes.
• Assist, supervise, monitors and trains consumers in personal care, homemaking and home care skills.
• Develop, implement and supervises community integration and acceptance while promoting independence.
• Applicant must possess the ability to work with individuals who require considerable assistance in activities of daily living.

Skills

CPR/First Aid cert

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Residential Direct Support Professional (RDSP) provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities with in-home residential services, in-home respite services, and out-of-home respite services. The RDSP uses a variety of teaching techniques and strategies designed to facilitate independence and skills acquisition.

REQUIREMENTS

• HS diploma or GED (required)
• 2 years of similar experience (preferred)
• Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire)
• Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services (required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providers will work with individuals having intellectual disabilities. Work will be in their homes.
• Assist, supervises, monitors and /or trains the consumers in personal care skills, homemaking and home care skills using both informal and formal training through general upkeep, maintenance, meal preparation, cooking, laundry, shopping and grocery list preparation
• Develop, implement and supervises community integration and acceptance while promoting independence.
• Applicant must possess the ability to work with individuals who require considerable assistance in activities of daily living.

Must be available evenings and/or weekends

Candidates who are offered a position must undergo a background check, including social services review, and drug screen. Virginia has restrictions on hiring individuals with certain convictions. Here is the list: http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/doc/hr/biu/attachment-2rev072019.pdf - http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/doc/hr/biu/attachment-2rev072019.pdf