Direct Support Professional (DSP) M-F 9am-7pm Herndon, VA!!-Spanish Speaking Preferred!

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 work One year experience caring for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities A valid driver's license Current and valid auto insurance Reliable computer for documentation completion Current negative two part PPD test CPR/First Aid Medicaid Waiver Competency Eligible Criminal Background Check Eligible Central Registry Check Minimum 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.