Heavenly Hands, Inc. is currently seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in Franklin, VA Monday through Friday, 2pm - 7pm hours, evening shift only. The DSP will be working with an individual who has intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, directly in the individual's home. Candidate must be comfortable working with individuals who display behavior issues at times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop skills in ADL’s and adapting to community and home environments. Empower and support each individual in developing their own lifestyle.

· Train in functional skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping social and recreational activities, etc.)

· Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and or medical needs.

· Assist with personal care, ADLs and use of community resources (completing personal care tasks when physically unable to do so, ensure hygiene and eating needs are met, complete daily tasks)

· Train in adapting behavior for home and community (redirecting anger, handling social encounters with others, developing a circle of support)

· Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards

· Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals

· Completes and submits required daily paperwork, monthly progress reviews/supervision for each individual according to established agency guidelines

· Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.

· Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items when at least 50 pounds

· Will reimburse for mileage up to 100 miles per week, when transporting the individual.

· Pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment.

· Ability to provide detailed support notes with minimal errors

· Performs other duties, as directed

Qualifications

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· High School or GED Diploma preferred

· One year experience working with Intellectually Disabled (ID) and Developmentally Disabled (DD) individuals (Preferred).

· Access to a personal vehicle for individual transport is required.

· Must consent to criminal records check, including a fingerprint check.

· Valid VA driver's license required with acceptable driving record.

· Must complete a TB Screening.

· Once hired, must complete all required trainings in a timely manner – DD Staff Orientation Test, Staff Competencies, TOVA, First Aid/CPR, and medication administration training (if applicable). If credentials are already obtained, please bring current copies.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Franklin, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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