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DSP (Community Engagement)
- Lynchburg, VA, United States
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NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS:
$250 AFTER 90 DAYS
$250 AFTER 6 MONTHS
Full Benefit Package:
- Paid Vacation that accrues immediately
- Paid Sick leave
- Bereavement leave
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Company Matched 401-k
- 9 Paid Holidays & Skeleton Days
- Annual Tenure Bonuses
- Referral Bonuses
Direct Support Professional
- Has direct responsibility for the guidance of the adult(s) in Day Support or Community Engagement.
- Is responsible for the physical care of individuals.
- Performs activities and duties to help individuals develop acceptable habits and attitudes.
- Assists with the management of individual behavior, including helping the individuals meet the outcomes of any service or behavioral plan.
- Ensure that the daily needs of the individuals served are met fully.
- Escorts individuals to and from community activities.
- Conduct a head count at the beginning, ending, and periodically throughout the day to verify the presence and well-being of individuals.
- Follow established procedures for reporting behavioral changes or other concerns, cleanliness, physical injuries/conditions, and demeanor.
- Complete data collection in accordance with the person-centered plan,
- Perform required housekeeping duties to assure a clean, safe, and healthful environment.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training as assigned.
- Plan and implement special activities, and
- Complete special projects and other activities assigned.
Requirements:
- Have a high school diploma, or GED, or 2 years of documented experience working with a family member, a friend, or other persons with intellectual disabilities in a nursing home, facility, group home, or in-home setting.
- This position requires the successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations
- Valid Driver's License
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Skills
- Community engagement
- Valid driver's licence