Support Professional – Full Time

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support for individuals with diverse abilities in home and community settings. You will assist with daily living activities, help with skill development and community engagement, and ensure safety and dignity for those served.

You will follow care plans, document progress, and collaborate with families and clinical teams to support client needs and promote independence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and strong communication abilities.
• Able to work effectively with others in a team setting.
• Committed to helping individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life.
• Open to ongoing training and professional development.
• Understands person-centered care principles and applies them in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to individuals with diverse abilities in home and community settings.
• Assist with daily living activities, skill development, and community engagement.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and respect for individuals served.
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress accurately.
• Partner with families and clinical teams to support client needs.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence support

Willingness to training

Job description

Role: Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to individuals with diverse abilities in home and community settings
• Assist with daily living activities, skill development, and community engagement
• Ensure safety, dignity, and respect for individuals served
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress accurately
• Partner with families and clinical teams to support client needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Empathy, compassion, and strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for individuals
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development
• Understanding of person-centered care principles