This is the perfect time to work for the City of Chesapeake. CIBH is looking for dependable Direct Support Professionals who love helping others, especially those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

The purpose of the Direct Support Technician (DST) is to perform routine paraprofessional duties by providing assistance, support, and training to adult individuals with intellectual disabilities, and/or physical and /or sensory impairments.

Direct Support Professionals (Technicians) are responsible for the following:

• Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served by assisting them in self-care, communication, mobility, and personal living skills.
• Connecting and integrating clients within the community by accessing a variety of community resources and opportunities for socialization and recreation.
• Provide assistance to residents with their personal care and hygiene, as well as meal preparation and assistance with eating/drinking as needed.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving cleanliness and maintenance of a safe and healthy living environment. This involves the ability to use a Hoyer Lift.
• Completing progress/case notes, daily log, and other program or agency forms as needed.

Performs other related tasks as required.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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