Direct Support Professional

Company: SUPPORT SERVICES OF VIRGINIA INC.
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Direct Support

Support Services of Virginia is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team and provide supports to people with developmental disabilities in the Hampton Roads area and on the Eastern Shore. The ideal candidate is friendly and positive, open minded and flexible, engaged in the community, and likes to be active. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support people in finding a balance between what is important to and important for them to help them live the lives of their choosing.

Support Services of Virginia is committed to mentoring and supporting its team members as they strive to reach their professional and personal goals. Our commitment to our team members, positive work environment, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to make a real difference in someone's life makes SSVA one of the top places to work in Virginia's human services field.

Virtual training and interviews via Zoom will be provided.*Urgently hiring for Weekends and Evenings*

Compensation
A Direct Support Professional just starting will make $14.50 per hour, however once you are trained and cleared to assist with medications you have the potential to make $15.00 per hour. All certifications will need to be verified.

Team Member Benefits for Direct Support

Three medical plan options which includes health savings account (HSA) match
Dental insurance free to employees that qualify
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Life insurance plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid Trainings
401K Plan


Combined, these benefits add up to over 30% increase over the base wage.

Additional Benefits for Direct Support

Opportunity to have a positive impact the lives of others
Path to Professional Development and Leadership
Flexible full and part time schedules
Team This Ability
Employee Appreciation Program
Employee Impressions Program
Employee Referral Program
Core Values Hall of Fame
Wednesday Warriors (on Facebook)



Support Services of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce.



Requirements:
--- Highly motivated.
--- Superior ability to communicate at all levels.
--- Effective time management skills.
--- Ability and willingness to perform tasks with minimal direct supervision and to accept supervision and constructive feedback.
--- Proof of highest level of education.
--- Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
--- Clear tuberculosis screening.
--- Ability to pass and maintain CPR/First Aid, Medicaid Waiver Certification, and Direct Support Professionals Core Competencies.
--- Ability to perform basic math.
--- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.PI186631317

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