Description

Our client has an immediate need for motivated professionals to work as Direct Support Professionals in the Richmond area. The role ranges from $17-$18/hour depending on contractor's qualifications, availability, and skill.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
* Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
* Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
* Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
* Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
* Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
* Attend staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
* Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* Successful candidates will have a passion for assisting others with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship.
* Minimum of one year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
* Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent
* Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record
* CPR required through AHA or American Red Cross
* Must have First Aid or the ability to obtain
* Medication Certification preferred
* Effectively communicate with persons being serviced
* Perform basic computer skills for client note taking
* Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
* Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations

CLIENT'S HOURS
* Days vary with
rotating Saturday/Sunday
from 4:00pm-10:00p
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* Days vary
with
rotating Saturday/Sunday from
1:30pm-9:30p
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DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.