Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amivie, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Amivie, LLC in Roanoke, VA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living activities, assist with ADLs, document care, and help with community integration.

You must be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, pass background checks and TB screening, and be comfortable with medication administration after training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete all background checks.
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB).
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with goals in the individualized support plan.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) based on individual needs.
• Safely transport individuals in company or personal vehicles.
• Accompany individuals to community integration activities.
• Complete documentation in the EHR in a timely manner.
• Engage with individuals in home and community and advocate for their rights.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
• Uphold professional boundaries and ethical interactions.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Background checks

Health screening (TB)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Monday - Saturday 10am-3pm

DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and established support systems. It's important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.

DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individ

Responsibilities

• Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
• Safely transport Individual(s) in company or personally owned vehicles.
• Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
• Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
• Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community
• Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
• Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
• Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
• DSP's are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
• Must be proficient with technology.
• Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete all background checks
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)
  • (may vary based on State/Programing requirements)