Direct Support Professional

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at ResCare Community Living plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to clients with disabilities. This position is essential for fostering positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in a community living environment. DSPs are expected to perform personal care tasks and support clients in their daily activities, contributing to their independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring.
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Encouraging self-help activities.
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Daily Pay Option Available
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility