Direct Support Professional MPA
On-siteMartinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct support to 4–6 individuals in residential settings or up to 10 in periodic programs, assisting with personal care, housekeeping, medication administration, meal preparation, and community integration. Deliver services per individual plans while documenting progress, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting incidents or safety hazards. Transport individuals safely using a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, adhering to local laws and safety equipment protocols. Maintain a clean environment, perform minor repairs, and ensure workplace safety. Work full-time or part-time hours with mandatory training, background checks, and drug testing.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
- All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes
- Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company
- At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing for the state in which they live
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment
- All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion
- Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
- In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)
- Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred
- Working knowledge of computers
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