VA Direct Support Professional, DSP

• Provide appropriate level of supervision and training to persons served through services to include residential, day, respite, community, and employment services to facilitate their social wellbeing, health and safety in the least restrictive environment
• Will: administer medication to persons served; per medication administration procedures upon successful state required certifications
• Assist persons served to take public transportation or ensures Transport to to access community resources
• Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities; including those that promote social inclusion and building social capital for each person served
• Follow prescribed SJCS procedures to document support provided to persons served including progress towards skill acquisition, choices, health matters, achievements and challenges daily
• Attend and participate in all mandated events, workshops, training, investigations and meetings
• Ensure responsible usage of personal and agency resources, e.g. vehicles, property, finances, etc.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required for DC and preferred but not required for VA
• One or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities required; experience in community based programs preferred
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing preferred

Demonstrates expertise in providing supervision and training to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their social wellbeing and safety while facilitating access to community resources. Proficient in medication administration and documentation of support services, with a focus on skill acquisition and social inclusion.