Direct Support Professional

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with diverse needs. This vital role involves providing compassionate, personalized care and support to promote independence, safety, and well-being. You will work in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for residents with developmental disabilities, aging concerns, or neurodevelopmental disorders. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued and recognized.

Duties

• The DSP will participate in initial assessment of client/family situations and ongoing monthly reports following the approved format.
• Participate in the development and implementation service plan within the initial thirty-day period.
• Monitor length of client services and notify referral sources prior to the completion of ninety-day period to determine if continuation is necessary.
• Have weekly contact with the Referring Agency.
• Arrange for weekly case supervision with QDDP.
• Act as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.
• Coordinate client services between various agencies.
• Maintain case records and document services rendered.
• Attend weekly staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent.
• Prior to the end of each Ninety-day service period, coordinate and facilitate a staffing for the client, inviting the family of the client, the Referral Source, representation from other pertinent agencies providing services and supervision.
• Maintain high degree of client confidentiality.
• Work with other staff assigned to client, communicating effectively.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, and with referring agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Assist in providing Crisis Intervention as needed.

Skills

• Case management
• Client documentation
• Oral and written communication
• Family counseling
• Program planning and coordination
• Crisis intervention
• Service Plan Development and Implementation Group Dynamics
• Report Writing and Other Client Documentation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Applicant has to have a minimum of a high school diploma and received instruction in the characteristics of developmental disabilities and Virginia’s DD Waivers, person-centeredness, positive behavioral supports, effective communication, DBHDS-identified health risks and the appropriate interventions, and best practices in the support of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person