Direct Support Professional - Substitute - Winchester Adult Services

Grafton Integrated Health Network•Winchester, VA

24d•$16 - $19

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional - Adult program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.

Requirements

18 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures the health, safety and wellness of Clients
Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures.
Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions
Promotes clients' achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
Provides a supportive and solution-Focused Environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients
Manages behavioral crisis safely.
Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation.
Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness