Individuals First, Inc. is a small company that provides residential group home services for individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities who have the desire to live in the community but have not acquired the skills to live independently. Individuals First, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality services to others.
We offer 24-hour staff support to help individuals work on their personal goals and become active, valued members of their community.
We are committed to our philosophy of "growing and learning together" and believe that everyone has something beneficial to offer.
We are looking for exceptional Direct Support Professionals who are encouraging and supportive as individuals strive to reach their goals.
We offer competitive wages.
Current Hiring Needs:
We are currently seeking a variety of positions including afternoon, evening, weekends, overnight, PRN. (This position DOES NOT include a day shift. Each shift includes either a Saturday or Sunday.)
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal and child protective services background check.
- HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to complete in-person training requirements within a specified time frame.
Duties Include:
- Personal care, including supporting individuals with daily care needs as well as with skillbuilding activities.
- Documentation of shift details.
- Providing a maintaining a safe, sanitary and nurturing environment.
- Support individuals with community activities of their choosing.
- Offering support with medical and dental appointments.
- Adherence to their prescribed treatment plans.
- Protecting and respecting the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals we support.
- Providing quality care to the people we support.
Pay Range:
Starting without Virginia Medication Certification - $15.25 per hour
Starting with Virginia Medication Certification- $15.50 per hour
- Starting without Virginia Medication Certification; after 90 days of successful employment and completion of training requirements- $16.25 per hour; $16.50 per hour with Medication Certification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.25 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 22 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person