Lead Direct Support Professional (AM Shift)
About The Position
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested. Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Managing staff assignments and ensuring all shift tasks are completed efficiently. Run training programs; administer medications; collect and record pertinent data and complete required documentation Contribute to and maintain an environment that is supportive of individual choices, enriching, homelike, safe and nurturing for people with disabilities Support and instruct individuals in a range of daily living skills including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development Monitor leisure time, recreational, social and activities of choice May be supporting individuals receiving emergency stabilization services Drive facility vans to transport individuals Responding to crises with effective management techniques, ensuring safety for all. Completing special assignments as directed by supervisors. Shift Hours: 1st shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Shift Differential is available for this shift: 1st shift. weekend $3.00 hr. All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management, for continued employment. (Preservice training class is 10 days long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm). Position numbers 00284, 00249, and 00161 will be filled from this posting.
Requirements
- Active, valid driver’s license.
- Prior experience managing or leading a shift.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable, accountable, and reliable.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to work with an integrated team.
- Must successfully complete the facility’s pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management, for continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with medication administration.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other disabilities.
- Prior experience working with medically fragile individuals.
- Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional, a Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience working with electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a person-centered educational model.
- Manage staff assignments and ensure all shift tasks are completed efficiently.
- Run training programs, administer medications, collect and record pertinent data, and complete required documentation.
- Contribute to and maintain an environment that is supportive of individual choices, enriching, homelike, safe, and nurturing for people with disabilities.
- Support and instruct individuals in a range of daily living skills including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development.
- Monitor leisure time, recreational, social, and activities of choice.
- Support individuals receiving emergency stabilization services.
- Drive facility vans to transport individuals.
- Respond to crises with effective management techniques, ensuring safety for all.
- Complete special assignments as directed by supervisors.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
- Life and long-term care insurance.
- Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
