Direct Support Professional - New Market - Full Time

Company: Shen-Paco Industries, Inc.
Location: New Market
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Join Our Moyers Manor Team Weekend Residential Direct Support Professional – Full-Time Location: New Market Group Home (Moyers Manor) Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference every weekend? Join our team as a Residential Direct Support Professional and help adults with disabilities live empowered, enriched, and independent lives. Schedule: - Friday & Saturday: 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM - Sunday: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM This full-time weekend position is perfect for someone who enjoys a consistent schedule and meaningful, hands-on work. What You'll Do: - Provide support with daily living skills - Foster independence and personal growth - Assist individuals in participating in meaningful activities - Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment - Build positive relationships and contribute to a welcoming home atmosphere This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to bring joy, connection, and dignity to the lives of the individuals we serve. What You’ll Do: · Be a coach and cheerleader by supporting personal goals through the Person-Centered Plan. · Teach essential life skills like cooking, shopping, and self-care. · Plan fun activities and encourage community involvement. · Assist with medications and keep accurate records. · Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and home-like environment. · Provide transportation for outings and appointments. · Ensure everyone enjoys nutritious meals and participates in planning. · Advocate for individual rights and confidentiality. · Keep detailed progress notes and communicate with the Residential Supervisor. Why You’ll Love It: · Make a real impact in someone’s life. · Be part of a supportive team that values compassion and creativity. If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to make weekends count, apply today and become a weekend hero at Moyers Manor! Requirements Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. 2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities. Ability to work well with a variety of people. Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Proficient with Microsoft applications. Working knowledge of individual program planning, and individual training methods. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to excel in fluid, dynamic environment. Capacity to work effectively and cooperatively with others. Excellent organizational, professional and communication skills. Attention to detail. Must be a good listener. Licensure and Certification: First Aid / CPR / AED UKERU 32 Hour Medication Administration Training Direct Support Professional Training Safety Training All Positions: Must be 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have proof of a good driving record. Pass multiple background inquiries. Pass a pre-employment drug screen, and then on a random basis. Must follow SPI vehicle guidance lines and policies. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must be willing to substitute and work in all departments, and locations as needed. Administers UKERU, First Aid and CPR when necessary. Follows infectious disease policies and protocols, both within the facilities and while in the community. Must protect the human rights of each individual, ensuring the confidentiality of his /her records. Attends meetings and training courses as required. Meets attendance standards, being on time and regular in attendance. Must be able to move 50 lbs. and on occasion up to 150 lbs. (lift, push, pull – movie objects or individual). Ability to read a variety of documents, evaluations, summaries, reports, charts, reviews treatment plans etc. Must be able to use a computer and write documents listed previously, using designated formats with the rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, dictation, and style. Need to possess the ability to apply the principles of critical thinking, defining problems, emergencies, data collection, stating facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to understand both verbal and written forms and instructions. Must be able to communicate and deliver instructions effectively and professionally, both written and verbal, and via telephone. Must have the physical and mental capability to use all office equipment (phone, computer, email, and all functions of a copier). Must be able to handle all types of stressful situations. Must have good personal hygiene, being clean, and neat in appearance, wearing appropriate clothing and shoes for the job. Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the SPI Board of Directors and Management. All other duties as assigned by management. Requirements:

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