Direct Support Professional II

City of Virginia Beach • Indian River, NY

13d • $40,726 - $63,482

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professional IIs to work at the Indian River Road Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in the Developmental Services Division. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an ICF setting. The posting seeks candidates with at least three years of experience working with adults with intellectual disability and experience in an ICF, residential, or long-term care setting.

The selected candidate will help maintain participants’ health, safety, and well-being; provide personal care and medication assistance; support medical appointments, meals, community integration, and meaningful work activities; and advocate for fair application of employer policies and opportunities. The position offers a $2,500 hiring bonus, subject to the stated eligibility and performance conditions. Available shift: Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Employees must also be available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required, and must work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with intellectually disabled and/or developmentally disabled clients, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
• Must work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status.
• DMV transcript required.
• CPS check required.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience working with adults with intellectual disability.
• Experience in an Intermediate Care Facility, residential setting, or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health, safety, and well-being of all program participants.
• Administer medications as prescribed, using the Five Rights of medication administration.
• Assist with or complete personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, showering, restroom use, changing protective undergarments, and brushing teeth.
• Use safety and medical equipment as directed and trained by clinical staff.
• Assist with scheduling and escorting participants to medical appointments.
• Obtain and route required documentation from medical appointments and events.
• Ensure residents receive a well-balanced meal at least three times per day, with morning and afternoon snack options.
• Provide input into ongoing needs and resource identification processes.
• Identify, schedule, and support participants’ involvement in community integration opportunities.
• Transport participants using a City vehicle and/or personal vehicle, depending on program and vehicle availability.
• Ensure assigned participants are engaged in meaningful work activities or, when work is unavailable at group job sites, activities that develop work skills.
• Advocate for fair application of participants’ employers’ policies, procedures, and job-site opportunities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• Holidays and paid leave
• $2,500 hiring bonus, paid in installments subject to eligibility and performance conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED