In-Home Direct Support Professional

Home Health Services of Virginia; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health Services of Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide in-home residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The role involves one-on-one engagement in clients' homes to help achieve goals in the least restrictive setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with budgeting, ADL/IADL tasks, community access, health and safety, daily progress notes, and ISP-guided outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum or equivalent coursework.
• One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Current and valid auto insurance.
• Reliable computer for documentation completion.
• Current negative two part PPD test.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Medicaid Waiver Competency.
• Eligible Criminal Background Check.
• Eligible Central Registry Check.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with budgeting and managing their money.
• Guide individuals with completing necessary hygienic and household tasks.
• Engage individuals in social activities.
• Support individual with ADL/IADL completion.
• Support individuals with community access.
• Ensure individual health and safety is maintained.
• Complete daily progress note describing the progress of the individual each day.
• Complete quarterly reports describing individual progress.
• Follow outcomes and goals on ISPs.
• Attend in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Attend biweekly supervision sessions documenting individual progress.
• Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.
• Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.
• Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and Annuals related to individual goals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Home Health Services of Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide in-home residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The role involves one-on-one engagement in clients' homes to help achieve goals in the least restrictive setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with budgeting, ADL/IADL tasks, community access, health and safety, daily progress notes, and ISP-guided outcomes.