Direct Support Professional
Achieve of Central Virginia provides support to individuals to acquire, retain, or improve skills of self-help, socialization, community integration, career planning, and adaptation via opportunities for peer interactions, community integration, and enhancement of social networks.
The DSP is responsible for providing, assistance, supports and encouragement for the clients participating in program services. This includes cooperating and working together with other staff to ensure outcomes are being completed according to the client’s Individual Service Plan and documented that clients are receiving the highest quality service. This position also requires driving agency vehicles periodically.
Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance and support to clients in accordance to Individual Service Plans
- Possess knowledge and compliance with HCBS settings requirements including individual rights and expectations
- Assists clients in community while on outings
- Completes all required documentation for each client served
- Assists in the development of Individual Service Plans and quarterly reviews
- Assists with evaluations of client’s progress towards goals
- Assists in maintaining the service area in a safe, clean and orderly condition
- Assists in supervising self-administration of consumer’s medications, if trained
- Driving the agency vehicle to transport clients to and from community activities
- Assists in maintaining the service is up to licensure regulations
- Attends training as requested by supervisor
- Performs other duties as required.
Education/Certification Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Certification/License:
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR Certification
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Therapeutic Options
- Medication Certification (Preferred)
- Strong proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to convey ideas clearly and professionally.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $31,500 – $35,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lynchburg, VA 24501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person