Direct Support Professionals (PM Shift)

DHRM • Chesapeake, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC), an intermediate care facility operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes adapted to their individual needs. SEVTC uses a person-centered approach to foster independence and help individuals realize their potential.

Direct Support Professionals provide essential care and behavioral support to individuals with disabilities. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility; supporting people who exhibit maladaptive behaviors; implementing behavior intervention plans; and promoting independence in a safe, structured, positive environment. These positions are essential personnel and may be required during emergencies or facility needs. Staff must work different shifts and overtime as requested.

The advertised shift is 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Shift differentials are available for second shift: $2.50 per hour on weekdays and $3.00 per hour on weekends. New hires must successfully complete the facility’s 10-day pre-service training program, held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for continued employment. Training includes person-centered techniques, CPR and first aid, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical and behavioral management. Training in behavior management and crisis intervention is available.

The employer offers health, vision, and dental coverage with multiple plan choices; health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; 13 paid holidays; paid time off, including sick, family personal, annual, and parental leave; life and long-term care insurance; retirement and savings plans; short- and long-term disability benefits; an employee assistance program; wellness resources; employee discounts; and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, accountable, and reliable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work with an integrated team and collaborate with coworkers, Residential Supervisors and/or Supervisors, the Administrator on Duty, and ID team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active, valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills, including using a keyboard and mouse and navigating an Electronic Health Record with minimal assistance after training.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, bending, walking, pushing and pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, providing personal care, and intervening with aggressive behaviors.
• Successful completion of the facility’s pre-service training program, including CPR, first aid, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical and behavioral management, is required for continued employment.
• Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or other disabilities.
• Prior experience working with medically fragile individuals.
• Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional, Certified Nursing Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience working with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility.
• Use behavior management strategies to support individuals exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support while promoting independence.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and collaborate with the support team.
• Foster a safe, structured, and positive environment.
• Work different shifts and overtime as requested, including during emergencies or facility needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance with multiple plan choices.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, and parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Membership in the Virginia Retirement System 401(a) defined benefit plan.
• Commonwealth deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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