Direct Support Professional - Delta-T Group Inc.
Woodbridge, VA
About the Job
With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term contract opportunities.
Our Client is seeking motivated and reliable Direct Support Professional in the Woodbridge.
SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Support persons with intellectual developmental disabilities - facilitating personal growth, relationship building, and maintain a quality program
* Ensure residence is a secure, safe, pleasant, fun and physically clean atmosphere for residents
* Assist residents with daily living needs
* Encourage personal skill development by showing, teaching, talking, and coaching
* Provide opportunities for new experiences, including outings and in-home activities
* Encourage Individuals to develop and maintain relationships with housemates, friends, family, and significant others
* Provide opportunities for Individuals to learn decision-making and problem solving skills
CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with residents, visitors, peers, and managers
* Knowledgeable of plan of action procedure in case of emergency including documentation and relay of information.
* Have a thorough understanding of Individuals' ISP's - implement and document accordingly
* Complete daily log book process, and relay feedback to the Program Coordinator
* Attend annual and quarterly ISP meetings as requested
* Ability to complete and pass given background checks
* Current TB Results (within one year)
* Current CPR/First Aid Certification
ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Payments processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.
COMPANY MISSION
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and innovative referral solutions for the social-services, behavioral-health, allied-health and special-education fields, for the betterment of those needing care and support.