Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional
Dedicated Staff and Personal Growth
The Agency
HopeTree Family Services has been serving communities throughout Virginia for over 125 years and provides services through several programs, such as:
- Developmental Disabilities Ministry: serves adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Residential: serves youth and teens
- HopeTree Academy: provides direct education to those who do not strive in a public school setting
- Foster Care: recruits and trains foster parents and provides placements for foster children
Job Summary
Our Developmental Disabilities Ministry Program is seeking energetic, professional and caring team members to provide support to residents and clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs assist with providing a happy, healthy, and enriched life within their home and community. A Full-Time Night position is available in one of our group homes in Abingdon, VA.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience and/or education in mental health, human services or a related field is preferred
- Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient typing and computer skills required
- Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- LTD
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Option for Voluntary Insurances
- Paid Time Off
Why Should You Apply?
- First Aid, CPR, AED, Therapeutic Options and Medication Management training is provided by the Agency
- Potential to gain knowledge and experience in the Human Services field
- No prior experience required
All interested applicants may apply at https://hopetreefs.formstack.com/forms/hopetree_family_services_employment_application_ddma?position=Direct%20Support%20Professional%20-%20Full-Time%20Night&location=Abingdon,%20VA
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