Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas
DC Waiver Michigan Ave Medicaid - Direct Support Professional (Sat & Sun 2PM - 10PM or 10PM - 6AM) (Healthcare)
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empower self-reliance and inspire hope. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families, and the community. Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.
Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people. On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged “to go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand”. Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on “Helping America's most vulnerable”.
Through a dedicated and committed team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we provide critical care, support services and hope to thousands of people each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Carolinas. We firmly believe our employees drive the success of the organization. Through our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, we endeavor to attract, engage, and retain qualified, diverse, compassionate individuals to join our journey and experience a work environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) are responsible for supporting activities of people enrolled in programs and living in homes operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (VOACC). DSP will teach independent living skills to the people and provide support with all activities of daily living. The DSP will facilitate community integration, maintain the person's safety and well-being in accordance with the Scope of Work and VOACC policies and procedures while contributing to the upkeep of the program environments.
Salary details:
Minimum: $19.33
Maximum: $20.33 (w/ TME Certification)
Shifts:
Sat & Sun 2PM - 10PM
or
Sat & Sun 10PM - 6AM
REQUIREMENTS:
Note: A bona fide occupation exception may be established for this position based upon sex/gender when it is necessary to ensure that the needs of the people supported are adequately met.
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The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.