Hiring: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part-time position

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to fill immediate openings for our residential substance abuse treatment facility in Norfolk, VA.  The DSP provides most of the practical support and supervision that individuals in treatment may require while they are a resident in a treatment program. Whereas the characteristics of individuals in treatment may range from those nearly prepared for community reintegration to those that are just beginning their recovery journey, the responsibilities of the DSP are also diverse.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
  
• Must have one year experience providing direct support services on a volunteer or paid basis under the supervision of a service provider in a residential treatment environment.
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  

Duties:

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager, works in collaboration with fellow DSP's to provide 24 hour staffing of the residential treatment center.
  
• Implements aspects of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) at the direction of the Program Director.  Related duties will be varied and non-clinical. Examples of duties include guidance and support as individuals acquire independent living skills; transportation of individuals to and from appointments in the community; continuous monitoring of the facility; and supervision of individuals.
  
• Observes, documents and reports residents' behaviors, attitudes and physical conditions.
  
• Respond to crisis situations as they occur, including administering CPR/FA or contacting emergency services, as necessary.
  

Special Requirements:

• Submit a negative TB test
  
• Submit a current CPR/FA certification
  
• Valid Driver's License
  
• DMV Record with minimum +1
  
• COVID-19 vaccine required prior to beginning employment
  
• Complete a criminal background check, company will receive "eligible to work" response
  
• Complete a Child Protective Services registry check, company will receive "no match" response
  

 
To Apply:
Send resume to Kimberly Johnson at [email protected] (not com)