Direct Support Professional at Arc of Greater Prince William

Salem, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caregiving, People Skills, Supporting Individuals, Developmental Disabilities Support, Mental Health Support, Criminal Background Check Passing, Training Completion, Valid Driver's License, Positive Attitude, Flexibility, Transportation

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career? If so, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) may be the position for you! As a DSP you will use your caregiving and people skills to support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals. You can get paid to take someone to the park while making a difference in their life! Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career: https://arcgpw.org/careers/ [https://arcgpw.org/careers/] Hourly rate starting at $17.00 per hour, Full-Time Schedule 32 hours/week: Wednesday - Saturday 3pm-11pm at group home located in Woodbridge, VA 22191. Why The Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, Inc? * Competitive Insurance Benefits for Full-Time Employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) * Generous Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees * Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday * Employee Assistance Program Including Free Legal Resources * 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution * Incredible Career Growth Opportunities * Paid Trainings * Making a Difference in the Lives of Others Each Day! We want to hear from you if you have: * Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills that relate to serving this population (such as experience in education, caregiving, health care, other human services or customer service); * Ability to pass criminal background check * Ability to pass required trainings * A Valid driver’s license, minimum three-year acceptable driving record and reliable transportation; * A High school diploma or GED; * Flexibility, positive attitude, Working Conditions * Work in residential group homes, day programs, and in the community * Transport individuals using agency provided van * Ability to lift 50 pounds Full-Time Schedule 32 hours/week: Wednesday - Saturday 3pm-11pm at group home located in Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional will support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals by utilizing caregiving and people skills. Responsibilities include working in residential group homes, day programs, and the community, and transporting individuals using an agency van.