Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Clifton Forge, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2024

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional, (DSP) provides services to adults with intellectual disabilities in a congregate setting at our Friendship house. The position uses a variety of teaching techniques and strategies designed to facilitate independence and skills acquisition.

$500 sign-on bonus available

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Two years of experience in a human service field (preferred)
  • Valid Driver's License (required)
  • Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide supervision, support, counseling, and training in activities of daily living to individuals in accordance with their service plan. Provide assistance and training in personal care.
  • Focus on the needs and preferences of the individual; empower and support the individual in defining the direction of their life; and promote self-determination, community involvement and recovery.
  • Ensure optimal health and safety of individuals. Communicate any changes in status or behavior to all staff providing services to the individual.

Must have evening and weekend availability.



Salary : $16 - $18

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