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As a Direct Support Professional with Serenity C&C Inc., you will provide daily direct supervision and support to children and/or adults with developmental disabilities in our facility, helping them keep their independence and improving their quality of life.
Serenity C & C, Inc. is a Sponsored Residential Service that is licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of the State of Virginia. Our company is licensed to provide the support and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities and we serve these individuals who have a Medicaid Wavier for ID/MR.
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professionals - Must have experience
Salary: Starting at $15.00 per hour (based on experience)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct Support Professionals have direct responsibility teaching life skills as well as guidance and supervision of the adult/s for whom he/she is responsible in the community.
- Oversee physical care; development of acceptable habits and attitudes; management of individual behavior and helping to meet the outcomes and objectives of any service plan; ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met
- Escorts individuals to and from community activities as assigned; provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals; do a head count at the beginning, ending and periodically throughout the day to ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals
- Follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons; observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness
- Completes data collection in accordance with Individual Service Plan; participates in Interdisciplinary Team;
- Performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment
- Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as assigned; plans and implements special activities; completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
This position requires the successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, behavior management, medication administration. The successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations.
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID Vaccine with proof required (Vaccination Card)
Preferred Qualification/Requirements: Possess integrity and character to present a favorable example to all employees. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education:
- High school Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Serenity C&C Inc. is an EOE.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct support: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person