Direct Support Professional II

City of Virginia Beach • Florence, AL

103d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is hiring part-time Direct Support Professional II employees for the Indian River Road Intermediate Care Facility. The role supports adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in an Intermediate Care Facility, residential, or long-term care setting. Employees support 10 individuals and implement their plans, assist with daily activities and care, and help maintain a safe environment. Available schedules are Friday–Monday, 2:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., or Saturday–Monday, 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Employees must also be available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required. This is an Alpha I position, requiring employees to 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 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 by operational needs.
• Must work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience in an Intermediate Care Facility, residential, or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of individuals’ plans promptly and consistently for 10 individuals.
• Assist the Shift Leader and team at the beginning of each shift with assessing client needs, planning recreational activities and outings, and assigning shift duties.
• Complete primary-client tasks, including maintaining fund ledgers and personal inventories and cleaning rooms.
• Maintain knowledge of medication procedures, including reviewing the MAR, passing medications accurately, and completing verification and counts.
• Attend assigned medical appointments and complete medical or dental consultations after appointments.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with day-program staff and team members to identify and address concerns.
• Mentor new staff under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain safety in the physical environment and ensure food safety.
• Identify and defuse crises and contact appropriate program staff for reporting.

Benefits

• Starting rate may be negotiable based on qualifications.
• Full-time City employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their VRS retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED