NV IDD Aurora - Direct Support Professional (Fri 3-11P Sat & Sun 7-3. Mon 2-10)

VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas•Woodbridge, VA

19d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support people enrolled in Volunteers of America Chesapeake (VOAC) programs and living in VOAC-operated homes. They teach independent living skills, provide assistance with activities of daily living, facilitate community integration, and maintain each person’s safety and well-being in accordance with the Scope of Work and VOAC policies and procedures. DSPs also contribute to maintaining program environments. The position supports people in meeting needs identified by the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), communicates with families and service providers, and helps people with household tasks, personal care, health care needs, social activities, and community outings. DSPs document activities and behaviors, prepare food in accordance with menus and prescribed diets, and follow relevant safety, emergency, sanitation, and program requirements. The role also includes transportation and mobility training, participation in meetings and training, and reporting maintenance needs or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP.
One year of experience working in the intellectual/developmental disabilities field; exceptions may be made for less experience with enhanced supervision by a Qualified Professional until one year is obtained.
Pass all state-required trainings and new-hire orientation classes.
Maintain current certifications and training required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
Computer skills for documentation.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people, and program supplies as necessary.
Ability to operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand and arm movement and remain seated for extended periods.
Ability to travel to assigned locations and perform physical activities including standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, climbing, talking, seeing, hearing, and basic light home maintenance.
Ability to move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds, and to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and people served when required.

Nice To Haves

Medication Administration Certification; it may be required by the end of the introductory period.
Bilingual ability in any language.
Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or other special-needs populations, including rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, or other behavioral health settings.
Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations.

Responsibilities

Provide support to ensure people’s needs identified by the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) are met.
Communicate as appropriate with families, IDT members, day programs, and other providers of services and supports.
Instruct, support, and participate with people in household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, and food shopping, as identified in the ISP.
Help people develop daily living skills and identify and meet social, environmental, and health care needs.
Assist people with daily grooming and personal care routines.
Implement trained Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention responses specified in the person’s Behavior Support Plan and ISP.
Respond to emergency medical situations as trained and instructed; provide crisis intervention as trained.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in social activities and frequent community outings.
Transport people or provide mobility training for appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, and other activities.
Document people’s activities and behaviors in files, data sheets, log books, electronic records, and other required forms.
Prepare food according to menus, menu protocols, people’s preferences, and prescribed diets.
Attend staff, house, and program meetings and training in-services as directed.
Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, and applicable monitoring-entity regulations.
Inspect home and program environments and report repair and maintenance needs.
Carry out fire and other safety procedures, including participating in routine fire and emergency drills.
Check sanitation and security conditions in home and program environments.
Notify the supervisor about visitors and monitor visitor activities in the home or program environment.
Maintain current knowledge of VOAC policies and procedures.
Understand and fulfill the role of a mandated reporter of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Maintain required ongoing training, certifications, and compliance with program requirements.