Direct Support Professional Overnight

Richmond Residential Serv•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RRSI offers a shift differential of $1.50 per hour (in addition to the base hourly rate) for all hours worked from 4P to 7A. This role provides assistance to professional case management and supervisory personnel in delivering person-centered services within a community residential program for adults with a range of mild to severe intellectual disabilities. Unlike Direct Support Professional 4 and 5 positions, this role does not involve direct case management responsibilities but focuses on a wide array of client support activities. The position operates under the general supervision of the Residential Supervisor, who assigns tasks and reviews completed work.

Requirements

High school diploma with one year experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and/or community residential services preferred.
Valid Virginia Driver's license, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record and dependable transportation.
Ability to successfully pass a background check, and other pre-employment screening.
Working knowledge of intellectual disability concepts, principles of normalization, person centered services, independent needs of adults with intellectual disabilities, positive behavior supports, family support and individual choice.
Thorough knowledge of the agency’s policy related to fire and safety.
Knowledgeable of agency, DBHDS and HCBS policies, settings requirements and client’s rights.
Demonstrate the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services developed Basic Competencies, and additional Competencies as required by program level.
Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HCBS settings requirements and client’s rights.
Safe operation of a passenger vehicle.
Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
Able to follow directions; abide by agency policies and procedures; interpret agency policies and procedures to clients and/or family members; carry out emergency procedures when needed; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; interact effectively and courteously with team members, clients, and the public; make objective decisions.
Able to be flexible in work scheduling.
Able to demonstrate proficiency with Therap and QuickMar software.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds to assist individuals who have physical challenges with positioning, transferring or ambulating as needed.
Occasionally bend, kneel, stoop and lift to assist supported individuals with tasks such as walking, dressing, toileting and bathing.
Near and far visual acuity to perform activities such as: completing written documentation; viewing a computer terminal; operating a motor vehicle.
Able to communicate with coworkers, supported individuals and their families in person, by phone and and/or in writing.
Able to move safely within the home environment, which may include stairs and multiple stories.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and/or community residential services

Responsibilities

As a support member of a residential program, assist in carrying out scheduled independent living program activities related to assisting and supporting clients; serve as a role model and provide choices and guidance related to shopping activities, personal money management, diet planning and food preparation, home management, personal hygiene, physical fitness, and social and leisure activities. Complete training and maintain goals as scheduled during each shift.
Assist and participate in developing goals and objectives for the systematic training and behavior modification of supported individuals; apply knowledge of positive and non-aversive approaches and employ strategies and techniques from MANDT training.
Provide timely transportation to supported individuals for daily commuting, healthcare needs, consumer services, and leisure and social activities.
When assisting supported individuals with the administration of medication, use procedures outlined in agency Medication Administration policy and QuickMar with no exceptions. Conduct daily medication audits as directed.
Provide for the safety of supported individuals and make all reasonable efforts to protect individuals from harm, abuse, and exploitation; orient consumers in security, fire prevention and emergency procedures; provide for crisis; contact appropriate community resources in time of need; administer first aid as necessary.
Assist in maintaining ongoing contact with client families and other representatives through phone calls and home visits, respond in a prompt, helpful and positive manner to family inquiries; help in coordinating community resources to address individual needs and choices.
Demonstrate willingness to assist clients in active participation in a variety of client-selected leisure activities on a frequent basis.
Interact with each individual with dignity and respect, and never under any circumstances subject them to verbal, mental or physical abuse, neglect or mistreatment.
Immediately report any observation or occurrence of rights violation to supervisor or program director.
Offer supported individuals' real choices about what to eat, wear, watch on TV, or how to spend time, and with whom.
Assist in assuring that the program is in compliance with state and federal licensing requirements. Fulfill all assigned duties related to maintaining license.
Complete thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of daily interactions with and supports and choices offered to clients, as well as the client responses, in client, MAR, and program records during each shift worked, per Medicaid Waiver, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) licensure, and agency requirements, using the appropriate Therap protocols and formats.
Demonstrate ability to work and communicate positively as a member of the program team.
Perform grocery shopping within prescribed budget restrictions.
Regularly attend agency in-services, seminars, and workshops to upgrade and maintain knowledge.
Attend all monthly employee meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.