Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Fairfax, VA

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role provides onsite in-home residential support in Fairfax, VA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their own homes. The DSP helps individuals work toward their goals in the least restrictive setting by assisting with daily living, community participation, health and safety, and progress documentation. The role follows Individualized Service Plans and coordinates with families and healthcare providers as needed.

What you'll do

• Support individuals with budgeting and money management, hygiene and household tasks, social activities, and community access
• maintain health and safety
• complete daily progress notes and quarterly reports
• follow Individualized Service Plans
• attend training and supervision
• maintain confidentiality
• facilitate conflict resolution
• attend physician appointments, SIS assessments, and annual reviews related to individual goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

fairfax va

home health services of virginia

in-home support

developmental disabilities

intellectual disabilities

individualized service plans

community access

personal care

progress notes

cpr/first aid

medicaid waiver competency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance
• health insurance
• paid time off
• vision insurance.

Why this role

The posting lists a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

About the employer

Home Health Services of Virginia is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.