Full Time Direct Support Professional - we train
4 days ago
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Summary
Hope House Foundation is seeking a Full Time Direct Support Professional to join their team in Norfolk, VA. The role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and planning enjoyable activities.
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional, you will plan and enjoy activities like concerts and community outings, support individuals in improving their independence, and participate in a Career Pathways Program for professional development.
About You
Required:
- A positive attitude and a love for helping others.
- Dependability and a willingness to learn new things.
- Availability for at least one weekend day.
- Lift up to 50lbs.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Reliable transportation.
- Satisfactory Criminal Background Check.
Preferred:
- Ability to assist individuals with completing activities of daily living.
- Experience through education or work history that demonstrates reliability/dependability.
- Skill to complete satisfactorily: Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, Mandt, and other requirements associated with orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
- Skill in locating and accessing community resources.
Benefits
- Health insurance (including vision) – up to 93% paid by Hope House.
- 100% paid dental and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays + 12 sick days + 12 annual days.
- 401(k).
- Career advancement opportunities.
- $500 sign-on bonus and paid certifications.
Hope House Foundation
Hope House Foundation is nonprofit organization providing supportive, independent living services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities exclusively in their own homes. We are the only organization in Virginia to provide this type of service; serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
Norfolk, VA