Direct Support Professional II
About The Position
The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional II to provide compassionate, person-centered care to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting. The role supports participants’ quality of life, health, safety, and community integration. The scheduled workweek is Friday through Monday, 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The position is open until filled and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The employee must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is an Alpha I position, requiring employees to work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status. A current, valid driver’s license is required. A DMV transcript and CPS check are required; a CDL is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled clients, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Availability 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.
Responsibilities
- Implement Person-Centered Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Assist with meal preparation, hygiene care, and activities of daily living.
- Complete required documentation and billing processes accurately and ethically.
- Ensure participants’ health, safety, and well-being in accordance with their ISPs.
- Administer prescribed medications and assist with medical appointments.
- Support participants in community integration opportunities and transport them as needed.
- Attend and participate in mandatory meetings, supervisions, and trainings.
- Uphold participant rights and confidentiality, and follow incident reporting processes.
- Collaborate productively with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction, in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
