Direct Support Professional

In-Home Support Service Direct Support Professionals provide a range of services for Individuals with Disabilities to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing that person’s strengths, interests and abilities.

The aim is for the person to direct their own activities that create a meaningful life including contributing to the community and developing relationships.

Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching/developing skills, advocating with the individual, assisting in communication and self-expression, transportation to medical/clinical appointments, and ultimately supporting the individual in meeting his or her own goals.

All while performing some administrative duties, such as properly completing support log notes and report changes in an Individual’s mental, physical or emotional state to a supervisor.

• Provide proper supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities
  
  
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans for individuals
  
  
• Assist in daily living activities, including meal prepping and assisting with personal hygiene
  
  
• Develop a rapport with individual and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
  
  
• Properly complete daily support log notes on time
  
  
• Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times
  
  
• Effectively assist individuals in meeting their outlined goals knowledge, skills and abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and preferably a minimum of one year of work experience in either a residential program or working with individuals that have Developmental Disabilities.
  
  
• Good oral and written communication skills
  
  
• Must have a Valid Virginia’s Driver’s License and copy of current vehicle insurance
  
  
• Should also have a reliable transportation vehicle to transport individuals in the community
  
  
• Criminal Background Investigation and a registry by the Department of Social Services
  
  
• Must go through New Employee Orientation which will require them to complete certain assigned training (CPR/First Aid, TOVA, any Victory’s Village training, etc.)