Lead Direct Support Professional (PM Shift)

DHRM•Chesapeake, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC), an intermediate care facility operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center uses a person-centered approach to support individuals’ independence and help them realize their potential. The Lead Direct Support Professional provides support, education, training, and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role also leads staff assignments and helps ensure shift tasks are completed efficiently. It is considered essential personnel, so the employee may be required to work during emergencies or facility needs. Employees may also be asked to work different shifts and overtime. The posted shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Shift differentials are available: $2.50 per hour on weekdays and $3.00 per hour on weekends. New hires must successfully complete a 10-day, Monday-through-Friday pre-service training program from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Training includes person-centered approaches, CPR/First Aid, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical and behavioral management.

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 and as part of an integrated team.
Successfully complete the facility’s pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional staff.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with medication administration.
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

Provide support, education, training, and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a person-centered educational model.
Manage staff assignments and ensure shift tasks are completed efficiently.
Run training programs.
Administer medications.
Collect and record pertinent data and complete required documentation.
Help maintain an environment that supports individual choices and is enriching, homelike, safe, and nurturing.
Support and instruct individuals in daily living skills, including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development.
Monitor leisure time and recreational, social, and chosen activities.
Support individuals receiving emergency stabilization services when assigned.
Drive facility vans to transport individuals.
Respond to crises using effective management techniques to ensure safety.
Complete special assignments as directed by supervisors.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan choices.
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 and long-term care insurance.
Virginia Retirement System membership in a 401(a) defined benefit plan.
Commonwealth deferred compensation plan.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness resources and employee discounts.
Career advancement opportunities.