Community Living DSP - FT/PT (3rd Shift)

The Arc of Southside•Danville, VA

3d•$14 - $16

About The Position

The Community Living DSP provides support to individuals in their daily lives, as needed. The role teaches and assists people served by The Arc of Southside with daily living activities and supports them in developing skills according to their Individual Support Plans. The DSP also helps individuals participate in their communities and enjoy leisure activities, provides behavioral and emergency support, documents services, and helps maintain the individual's residential environment. The position involves communication and coordination with families, agencies, and community members; completing administrative forms; and attending scheduled meetings and training. It requires professional conduct, adherence to agency policies and guidelines, and the ability to handle confidential information. Work involves light to moderate physical exertion, including assistance with personal care, lifts, transfers, toileting, and household tasks. Conditions are generally good, with potential exposure to communicable diseases when safeguards are not followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
Ability to work effectively on a team and self-direct work.
Ability to present oneself professionally and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of the field of disabilities.
Skill in behavioral support practices.
Ability to satisfactorily complete Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, TOVA, and other orientation requirements.
Sound decision-making, judgment, and action in emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to maintain confidential information and locate and access community resources.
Valid Virginia Driver's License.
Satisfactory criminal history check.
Ability to operate computers, email, and smartphone technology.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per shift as needed, climb and descend stairs several times per shift, and sit, stand, and walk as needed throughout a shift.
Ability to perform light to moderate physical exertion, including assisting with personal care, lifts, transfers, toileting, and changing linens.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and assist individuals served with activities of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, banking, transportation, medication support, relocation, medical appointments, accessing community resources, and socialization.
Use a personal vehicle during work hours as needed to carry out services.
Provide support and skill building as defined by each individual's Individual Support Plan.
Assist individuals with community integration and leisure activities they enjoy.
Provide guidance and behavioral support, and implement individual behavioral support plans and interventions.
Provide emergency first aid and assist individuals in obtaining prompt professional medical attention when necessary.
Document services and protect the confidentiality of information and records.
Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Follow The Arc of Southside Employee Code of Ethics and Supported Living Guidelines.
Serve as a liaison for individuals with family members, other agencies, and the general community, representing the agency professionally.
Complete non-service-related forms, including payroll and mileage sheets.
Attend scheduled team and agency-wide meetings, retreats, trainings, and in-services.
Use phone, text, and email for efficient communication.
Perform tasks needed to maintain individuals' residential environments and report home maintenance or repair needs.
Follow current agency policies and participate in developing and implementing future policies and goals.