Do You Want to Work for an Organization With Great Benefits?!!!
• Paid On-site Trainings!
• Paid Community Outings!
• Various Leave (Vacation, PTO and Sick Time, etc.)
• Holidays and Floating Days
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (select cell phone carriers, car rentals, Dell computers, etc.)
• Employee Referral Program
• 403B Retirement Plan
Do you enjoy helping others reach for the stars?
Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities?
Are you motivated by personal enrichment?
If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you!
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) is looking for service-minded employees who are interested in supporting activities of individuals who are enrolled in our programs and live in our residential homes.
What Our Team Members Say…
“The individuals bring joy, peace, happiness, love, and patience to your life and it’s those moments that you have with them that are so rewarding, you will have them for the rest of your life”.
Responsibilities We’ll Help You Master:
• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus.
• Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
• Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
• Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
Qualifications
• Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
• Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
• Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.)
• A valid driver’s license is required in order to drive company van.
We are ready for you to bring your:
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Passion for helping others to live fulfilling lives
• High level of commitment and initiative
• Advocacy and customer services skills, and
• Your positive "can do" attitude.
We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today!
Full-time, Part-time and On-call positions available in Woodbridge, Manassas, and Arlington, VA! Please send an email to Ebony McDonald, HR Program Partner at emcdonald@voaches.org for next steps if you are interested!