Direct Support Professional - Residential, Igo

Provides support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and while participating as active members in their community. Offers assistance with personal care, household duties, skill building, and developing relationships following a plan of care. Documents and communicates resident progress, needs, and health/safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supports residents with basic needs including self-care, bathing, toileting, household chores, meal planning/preparation, modeling appropriate social behavior, communication, basic financial management, and community integration.
• Supports residents in social and leisure activities inside and outside the home.
• Assists residents with physician appointments and transportation.
• Administers and documents resident medications.
• Physically assists residents with limited mobility.
• Documents daily progress notes and communicates needs, health concerns, and progress to management and team members.
• Acts as a liaison with family members and other concerned parties on behalf of residents.
• Greets visitors and supervises visitation in the home.
• Secures the home and reports maintenance issues or needs to management.
• Follows each resident’s plan of care in collaboration with the resident, family, and other service providers.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation (daily notes, checklists, reports, etc.).
• Provides awake overnight supervision, responding to resident needs as necessary during shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred (e.g., knowledge of person-centered practices and techniques).
• Knowledge of common housekeeping practices (cleaning, cooking, laundry, household tasks).
• Ability to support individuals with hygiene-related tasks such as bathing and toileting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff, and others.
• Ability to document accurate participant records.
• Good physical condition, including the ability to physically assist residents with limited mobility.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.