Direct Support Professional -Wolfe St. ICF
On-siteFredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide 24/7 support and instruction in an intensive care residential home for intellectually disabled adults with complex medical or behavioral needs. Assist residents with daily living skills, hygiene, mobility, and medication management while making supportive behavioral interventions. Facilitate social and leisure activities, transport residents via agency van, and liaise with families and service providers. Monitor individual service plans, record daily progress, and prepare documentation under supervision. Participate in housekeeping, meal preparation, and facility security. Maintain a safe environment while responding calmly to crisis situations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- coursework in the Behavioral Sciences
- some experience with intellectually disabled persons
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Certification in First Aid/CPR
- Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS)
- Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods related to the instruction of intellectually disabled adults including behavior management, independent living skills training and supportive counseling
- Considerable knowledge of human rights of the individual
- Considerable knowledge of common housekeeping practices
- Some knowledge of the operation of electronic medical records and associated documentation
- Ability to physically assist residents
- Ability to prepare accurate resident records
- Ability to establish rapport with SMI individuals and their families
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other staff
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to function calmly in stressful situations
- Ability to observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning
- Ability to operate a vehicle
- Ability to effectively respond to crisis situations both behavioral and medical
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
- Must successfully complete a background check including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials
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