NVCLC Aurora - Direct Support Professional (Tues - Sat 2P - 10P)

VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas•Woodbridge, VA

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support people enrolled in programs and living in homes operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake (VOAC). They teach independent living skills, assist with activities of daily living, facilitate community integration, maintain the safety and well-being of the people served in accordance with the Scope of Work and VOAC policies and procedures, and contribute to maintaining program environments. The role includes providing support identified by the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), communicating with families and service providers, assisting with household tasks and personal care, implementing behavior support and crisis-response plans, and planning and participating in social and community activities. DSPs document activities and behaviors, prepare food according to menus and dietary requirements, attend meetings and training, and help ensure program and environmental compliance, safety, sanitation, and security. The position is full-time, 40-plus hours, with a Tuesday–Saturday evening schedule of 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. It is based at NVCLC - Aurora in Woodbridge, Virginia, with no travel percentage specified. The stated hourly pay is $18.00.

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 than one year with enhanced supervision by a Qualified Professional until the year of experience is obtained.
Medication Administration Certification is preferred but may be required by the end of the introductory period.
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.
Ability to remain seated for extended periods.
Ability to travel to assigned locations and stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear, perform basic and light home maintenance, and operate office equipment.
Ability to move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds, such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
Ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and, when required, a person served during routine assistance or an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Medication Administration Certification.
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 people as necessary to ensure 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, including cleaning, meal preparation, and food shopping, as identified in the ISP.
Help people develop daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs.
Assist people with daily grooming and personal care routines.
Implement trained Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention responses as specified in the person's Behavior Support Plan and ISP.
Respond to emergency medical situations as trained and instructed.
Perform crisis intervention as trained and provide assistance as needed.
Plan, coordinate, and participate with people in social activities, including 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 developed menus, menu protocols, people's preferences, and prescribed diets.
Attend staff meetings, training in-services, house meetings, and program meetings as directed.
Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, and regulations from monitoring entities.
Inspect home and program environments and report needed repairs and maintenance.
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 home and program environments.
Maintain current knowledge of VOAC policies and procedures.
Understand and fulfill the role of a mandated reporter of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Maintain ongoing training, certifications, and compliance with program requirements as a condition of continued employment.