Direct Support Professional, Sponsored Residential Services

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Richmond, VA, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a sponsored residential setting. Compensation is not specified. The position supports individuals in daily living and community participation. The DSP provides personal care, social support, and practical assistance to help individuals lead self-directed lives in their communities. The role builds skills, supports health and safety, administers prescribed medication, and documents services and observations.

What you'll do

• Support skill-building in social activities, daily living, meal preparation, housekeeping, money management, and community integration
• assist with daily routines and medical appointments
• monitor identified health and safety risks
• administer prescribed medication
• complete support notes, data collection, medication records, behavior observations, and other required documentation
• complete onboarding training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

richmond va

jerolin management services

sponsored residential services

intellectual disabilities

daily living support

skill building

medication administration

community integration

cpr and first aid training

behavior management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

New-hire onboarding includes approximately two weeks of training in CPR/First Aid, behavior management, medication administration, DSP orientation, human rights, home and community-based services, autism, support plans, incident reporting, and infection control.

About the employer

Jerolin Management Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.