HCBS Direct Service Professional
About The Position
Second Chances Comprehensive Services LLC is a caring organization with a focus on at-risk youth in the community. We are proud to be a CARF accredited provider, reflecting our dedication to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, and ensuring the best possible quality of care for our clients. We provide mental health services in the Virginia communities around Hopewell, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Emporia. Our founders recognized the need for strong community outreach services that may help facilitate and guide individuals with their future endeavors while maintaining family cohesiveness. Everything we do is about empowering our clients to have the mental health peace of mind that they need for a second chance at life. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will serve as a care worker having direct responsibility for guidance and ·supervision of the individuals to whom he/she is assigned who have been diagnosed as intellectually disabled, mental illness or dually diagnosed; oversee physical care; development of acceptable habits· and attitudes; management of individual behavior and helping to meet the goals and objectives of any service plan; ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met; escorts individuals to and from scheduled activities and community activities as assigned, provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals; ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals; follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons; observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness; completes documentation in accordance with the individual’s Person Centered Plan (PCP); participates in the Person Centered Plan meeting; performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment; participates in staff meetings and training as assigned; plans, and implements special activities; completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPR and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy, patience, and professionalism
- Ability to remain calm, respectful, and effective in high-pressure or crisis situations
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Ability to pass all required background checks, including vulnerable population screenings
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods
- Ability to lift, transfer, or assist individuals up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Flexibility to work a 24/7 coverage schedule including weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification preferred
- Additional training may be provided, including medication administration and behavior support training
Responsibilities
- Direct responsibility for guidance and supervision of the individuals to whom he/she is assigned who have been diagnosed as intellectually disabled, mental illness or dually diagnosed
- Oversee physical care
- Development of acceptable habits and attitudes
- Management of individual behavior and helping to meet the goals and objectives of any service plan
- Ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met
- Escorts individuals to and from scheduled activities and community activities as assigned
- Provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals
- Ensure presence and well-being of assigned individuals
- Follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons
- Observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness
- Completes documentation in accordance with the individual’s Person Centered Plan (PCP)
- Participates in the Person Centered Plan meeting
- Performs required housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment
- Participates in staff meetings and training as assigned
- Plans, and implements special activities
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Option for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for collaboration and mentoring with experienced Mental Health Professionals invested in your professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
