In-Home Support Specialist for Independent Living

Home Health Services of Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health Services of Virginia seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will guide daily tasks, support ADLs, and promote independence in a least restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, community access, and health/safety maintenance, with regular progress notes and ISP-based goals. Training, supervision, and confidentiality are central to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum or equivalent course work.
• One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and 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 notes describing progress each day.
• Complete quarterly reports describing progress.
• Follow outcomes and goals on ISPs.
• Attend in-service training sessions 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

Medical terminology knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities

Driver's license

Auto insurance

CPR/First Aid certification

Negative two-part PPD test

Medicaid Waiver Competency

Criminal Background Check

Central Registry Check

Job description

Home Health Services of Virginia seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will guide daily tasks, support ADLs, and promote independence in a least restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, community access, and health/safety maintenance, with regular progress notes and ISP-based goals. Training, supervision, and confidentiality are central to the position.