Direct Support Professional (VIRGINIA BEACH ONLY)

Job Description Individual Ready to Move in Immediately! VA BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY!$6,600 to $7,100 per month (for 1 individual)***DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS:***Must have Sponsored Residential Host experienceMust Live in VA BeachMust have previously used your home as a sponsored residential host homeMust have experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviorsPlease read all carefully before applying$6,600 to $7,100 Per Month for this individual(Maximum of 2 Individuals receiving services per home)Be sure to complete the screening questionsLocations REQUIRED: Virginia Beach (ONLY)Inclusive Living Solutions is seeking compassionate individuals, couples, or families who are interested in opening their home to support an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while earning a competitive income and receiving ongoing professional support from a licensed provider.Sponsored Residential providers share their home and provide daily support to an individual receiving services through the Virginia Community Living Waiver.Important Timing InformationWe are hiring now and this posting is for an immediate placement. Providers who already meet requirements may move faster through approval depending on training status and home readiness. Standard onboarding and approval may still take approximately 1 month if requirements are not already completed. The timeline depends on your ability to complete required training and prepare your home for the licensing inspection.Training RequirementAll providers must complete 24 hours of required synchronized training before placement.Training:Is unpaidCan be scheduled across multiple days that fit your availabilityIs conducted in Hampton, Virginia and majority onlinePlease do not apply if you are unable to complete the full training requirement.Housing Requirements (Important)Before applying, please confirm the following:Your home can obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the city. Homes built before 1973 may have difficulty obtaining this certificate.If you rent, your landlord must provide written permission allowing you to sublease a room and receive rent from the individual living with you. Obtain verbal approval from your landlord first. Inclusive Living Solutions will then provide the template required for written permission to rent a room to an individual receiving services.Anyone over 18 years of age living in the host home must be able to pass a background check and Central Registry search.You have access to 90 days worth of living expenses (the average of all of your bills per month x3 months)These items will be verified early in the process. So if your bills cost you $6,000 per month you must have $18,000 readily available and provide proof.We strongly prefer candidates who: Own their home, Have previous experience, hosting or providing care in a residential settingWho We SupportWe support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.Individuals may need support with:Daily routinePersonal careMedication administrationCommunity participationLife skills developmentSafety supervisionSupports are individualized and designed to help each person live as independently and meaningfully as possible.ResponsibilitiesWelcome an individual into your home and provide daily supportAssist with life skills, independence, and social relationshipsSupport participation in household routines and community activitiesComplete required documentation electronicallyCollaborate with Inclusive Living Solutions staff, nurses, and behavioral professionalsCoordinate with approved backup support providers when neededRequired Training and CertificationsProviders must complete the following prior to placement or provide unexpired certificates for:32 hour Medication Administration course (unless licensed in Virginia to administer medications)CPR and First Aid certificationHuman Rights trainingSerious Incident Reporting trainingAdditional DBHDS and program specific training modulesIf you do not have these certificates, they will be provided through internal training with Inclusive Living Solutions. Having these certificates prior to applying will significantly decrease the amount of time spent training.Minimum RequirementsAge 21 or olderHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to complete documentation electronically (Inclusive Living Solutions uses Therap Electronic Health Record)Valid driver's license and reliable transportationSuccessful background checks and Central Registry screenings (for the host and all adults living in the sponsored home)Home must pass environmental and safety inspectionDemonstrated financial stability with access to approximately 90 days of personal living expensesPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience supporting individuals with disabilitiesMedical backgroundLicensed nurses encouraged to applySingle story homes preferredHomes located in Virginia Beach onlyHomes previously licensed by DBHDS as sponsored residential host homesCompensationEarn $6,600 to $7,100 per month for this immediate placement depending on the level of care required and the amount of rent the individual agrees to pay to rent a room in your home.Maximum of 2 individuals receiving services per home.How to ApplyPlease email the following information:ResumeRelevant experience or credentials (unexpired CPR & First Aid, Med Admin, CPI if you have them. If you do not please state that.)Home location (Full address in Virginia Beach VA)Description of your home including age of the property, number of stories, and number of adults living in the homeEarliest availability to start the first 8hrs of in person or online trainingWhether you have permission from your landlord to sublease (Verbal approval is required first, with written permission required later) OR if you own your home, Whether you have the ability to obtain a certificate of occupancy (CO) from your city or your landlord (May require a FOIA request to your city to obtain a CO for a property that has already been built and lived in previously. Be sure to mention it is not a new property and has not received any major renovations that would require a new CO. You are only looking for the CO from when the property was first built, not a new inspection and CO.)Whether you have 90 days of finances, access to 90 days of finances, and can provide proof. We will ask for the proof at the beginning of the first class.Who will serve as your back up: Full name and email addressEmail inquiries only to reduce administrative burden. No phone calls please.Before Applying Please Confirm You Meet These Requirements:This position requires several non negotiable requirements. Please do not apply unless you can confirm the following:You can attend 24 hours of required synchronized training (unpaid) held in Hampton, Virginia and majority onlineYour home can obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the cityIf you rent, your landlord allows you to sublease a room and receive rent from the individual living with you. Written and signed approval required.All adults living in the home can pass a background check and Central Registry screeningYou have approximately 90 days of personal living expenses availableBy applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. 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