Description

Our Client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in the Abingdon, VA area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
* Friday-Sunday from 8:00pm-8:00am
* Part-time hours from 3:30pm-9:00pm

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
* Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
* Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
* Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
* Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
* Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
* Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
* Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
* Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed
* Valid Driver's License
* CPR/First Aid Certification
* TB screening required

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.