Direct Support Professional II

City of Virginia Beach•Pembroke, MA

33d•$40,726 - $63,482•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Direct Support Professional II to provide compassionate, person-centered care to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting. The role focuses on supporting participants’ quality of life, health, safety, daily living, and community integration in accordance with their Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The position serves up to twelve assigned participants and includes medication administration, documentation, transportation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This is a non-exempt position with multiple available shift schedules, including daytime and evening hours. Employees must be available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required, and must work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status. A $2,500 hiring bonus is offered to eligible new hires, with payments tied to hiring, a six-month interim performance evaluation, and completion of the one-year probationary period. The City describes its benefits package as including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and paid leave.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with intellectually disabled and/or developmentally disabled clients, or a 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.
Ability to work during inclement weather regardless of the City’s operational status.
DMV transcript required.
CPS check required.

Responsibilities

Implement Person-Centered Individual Support Plans (ISP) for up to twelve assigned participants.
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 based on 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.