In-Home Disability Support Specialist

Home Health Services of Virginia; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Home Health Services of Virginia is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home residential services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will work one-on-one in clients’ homes to help them achieve goals in the least restrictive setting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, daily notes, progress reports, and assisting with health and safety, community access, and daily living tasks. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum or equivalent course work.
• 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

• Provide in-home residential support to individuals with ID/DD.
• Assist with budgeting and money management.
• Assist with completing hygienic and household tasks.
• Engage individuals in social activities.
• Support community access.
• Maintain health and safety of individuals.
• Document daily progress notes describing progress each day.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Follow outcomes and goals on ISPs.
• Attend in-service trainings and workshops for professional development.
• Attend biweekly supervision sessions documenting progress.
• Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.
• Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.
• Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and annuals related to goals.

Skills

Disability care experience

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Documentation (computer)

TB test (PPD)

CPR/First Aid

Medicaid Waiver Competency

Criminal Background Check eligibility

Central Registry Check eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Home Health Services of Virginia is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home residential services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will work one-on-one in clients’ homes to help them achieve goals in the least restrictive setting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, daily notes, progress reports, and assisting with health and safety, community access, and daily living tasks. Training and supervision are provided.