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Direct Support ProfessionalDirect Support Professionals will provide in-home residential service to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our team needs someone who is fun, energetic, and enjoys working one on one with our individuals in their own homes to allow individuals to accomplish their goals in the least restrictive setting.Responsibilities Include:Support individuals with budgeting and managing their money.Guide individuals with completing necessary hygienic and household tasks.Engage individuals in social activities.Support individual with ADL/IADL completion.Support individuals with community access.Ensure individual health and safety is maintained.Complete daily progress note describing the progress of the individual each day.Complete quarterly reports describing individual progress.Follow outcomes and goals on Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).Attend in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.Attend biweekly supervision sessions documenting individual progress.Maintain client confidentiality in all settings.Facilitate conflict resolution as needed.Attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and Annuals related to individual goals.Qualifications:High school diploma at minimum or equivalent course workOne year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilitiesA valid driver's licenseCurrent and valid auto insuranceReliable computer for documentation completionCurrent negative two part PPD testCPR/First AidMedicaid Waiver CompetencyEligible Criminal Background CheckEligible Central Registry CheckMinimum Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Understanding of the medical field and knowledge of terminology which includes working directly with families, physicians, therapists, and pharmacists.Demonstrates organizational and problem solving skills.Ability to be flexible.We will provide as applicable: TOVA, First Aid and CPR, Medication Management, Human Rights/ID Waiver, Emergency Preparedness, Person Centered Training ad Serious Incident Training.Knowledge of regulatory agency for this services - DMAS and DBHDS.
Worksite address
herndon, VA, 20170, US
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