Direct Support Professional Day Support

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team and help make a positive difference in the lives of people every day!  This is an entry-level hourly role with benefits offered for those working more than 30 hours per week. Plus, you can do all of this with no prior experience—you’ll get paid training so you can succeed and feel fulfilled.  You can always count on a helpful, supportive team.

Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role helping others? EnCircle, is currently looking for full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Roanoke and Salem, VA.

What is a DSP?  A DSP works with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and aims to assist people in realizing their full potential. You will help people become integrated and engaged in their community by assisting with everyday activities and supporting them in improving their health, safety, and wellbeing. 

We invite you to join our team!  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team and help make a positive difference in the lives of people every day!  This is an entry-level hourly role with benefits offered for those working more than 30 hours per week. Plus, you can do all of this with no prior experience—you’ll get paid training so you can succeed and feel fulfilled.  You can always count on a helpful, supportive team.

Compensation and Benefits:    

• Competitive salary starting at $15.00 per hour
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching  
• Employee Assistance Program, including access to Chaplain services   
• Educational Assistance Program   
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance 
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays 
• Employee Referral Program
• Retention Bonus 
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Unlimited access to Premium Calm App for staff plus friends and family
• Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and DailyPay

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School or GED or six months of experience in the Human Services field required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to pass our paid training in CPR, First Aid and DSP orientation within 30 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must have responsible work ethic and good communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and caring.
• Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. 

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation. 

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden. 

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.