Direct Support Professional - Day Support, Specialized Services

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

Provides direct care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community skills development and rehabilitative skills training at a local activity center. Work is performed under immediate supervision and follows established agency policies and procedures, ethical standards for client interactions, and state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Some coursework and/or training in the behavioral sciences.
• Some work experience in day support programs for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
• Knowledge of day support programming, common disabilities, and principles and practices for care and behavioral management of people with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays, including age-related issues.
• Knowledge of assistive equipment and apparatus and lifting and transfer techniques.
• Some knowledge of social casework management and supportive-level counseling.
• Some knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention skills applicable to people with intellectual disabilities.
• Some knowledge of prevocational and vocational training principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to establish rapport with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to physically lift or move an average-weight adult individual.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record individual behaviors and functioning.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and respond effectively to behavioral and medical crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor participants’ behavior, safety, and health in accordance with service plans.
• Instruct and supervise individuals engaged in skill development.
• Assist and coach individuals in community integration and social behaviors.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene and related skills, including bathing, bathroom skills, and managing soiled clothing and undergarments.
• Support and coach individuals in using personal assistive devices and apparatus.
• Monitor individuals’ use of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate skill-training needs with other habilitation staff.
• Prepare progress notes in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support client participation in socialization and recreational activities.
• Implement and monitor community safety procedures.
• Complete reports, timesheets, payroll records, and work schedules.
• Clean and organize facility spaces and workstations.
• Perform supportive tasks related to individuals’ service plans, such as maintaining communication notebooks, doing laundry, and washing lunch containers.
• Collaborate with staff and advise individuals’ families about behavior, progress, problems, and medical conditions.
• Operate a large van and lift equipment and transport individuals.
• Assist with lifting participants using transfer techniques and assistive apparatus.
• Administer medications.
• Coach participants on budgeting and use of personal funding accounts.
• Monitor and assist participants during volunteer services.
• Participate in training and team meetings.
• Prepare individual profiles, case notes, data collection, and quarterly reports.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED