Direct Support Professional

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Full Time Manual Labor Bedford, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team and help make a positive difference in the lives of people every day! This is an entry‑level hourly role with benefits offered for those working more than 30 hours per week. Plus, you can do all of this with no prior experience—you’ll get paid training so you can succeed and feel fulfilled.

You can always count on a helpful, supportive team.

We invite you to join our team! We are looking for full‑time and part‑time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Bedford, VA and surrounding areas.

What is a DSP? A DSP works with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and aims to assist people in realizing their full potential. You will help people become integrated and engaged in their community by assisting with everyday activities and supporting them in improving their health, safety, and wellbeing.

Please note:
This role requires driving, therefore a "clean driving record" is critical.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $16.00 per hour
• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via Daily Pay
• Time off & well‑being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to pass our paid training in CPR, First Aid and DSP orientation within 30 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must have responsible work ethic and good communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and caring.
• This position requires 12 and 14 hour shifts, evenings, weekends.
• Overnight is required.
• Driving specific:
  • Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years:
    • Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
    • Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
    • Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
    • Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
    • Driving on a suspended or revoked license.
    • Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out‑of‑service order.
    • Injuring a person while racing - felony.
    • Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
    • Emergency vehicle violation - death.
    • Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
    • Blocking access to the service facility.
    • Attempting to elude police.
    • Operating an unsafe vehicle.
    • Vulnerable Road User – Death.
  • Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:
    • Passing a stopped school bus.
    • Careless driving.
    • Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at en Circle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known…