DSP / Caregiver—Paid Training

Arc of Greater Prince William•Triangle, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent, under the direction of the Program Director, is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Mobile Crew program. This program provides employment to individuals who provide janitorial services at various locations in the Prince William area. The role involves supervising individuals with developmental disabilities and ensuring their safety and well-being while they perform their duties.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills that relate to serving this population (such as experience in education, caregiving, health care, other human services or customer service).
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass required trainings.
A valid driver’s license, minimum three-year acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
A high school diploma or GED.
Flexibility and a positive attitude.
Ability to work in residential group homes, day programs, and in the community.
Ability to transport individuals using an agency-provided van.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Understanding of persons with mental disabilities.
Ability to work effectively with people.
Ability to maintain positive and professional relations with the clients and their families.
Ability to adapt to new environments, clients, and changes in daily work schedules.
Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect, allowing tasks to reflect clients’ preferences when possible.
Ability to become First Aid and CPR certified.
Knowledge in emergency first aid.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to communicate safety precautions and demonstrate precautions to the clients in a continuous manner.
Ability to recognize dangerous settings and respond appropriately.
Ability to maintain supervision of the clients.
Comply with training policies as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Gain knowledge of the program, agency policies, and clients.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the developing and implementing of individual client program plans.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of the clients.
Monitoring crew for personal and safety needs at community-based contracts throughout the work schedule.
Working directly with the clients in implementing the program.
Directing and supervising program staff in executing the program.
Acquiring skills to assist and complete duties at each contract site, including all janitorial skills.
Assisting with documentation per program requirements.
Serving as a role model for clients.
Maintaining professional conduct and relations with clients, families, agency personnel, and contract liaisons.
Providing transportation and supervision of clients.
Assisting clients as needed with self-help skills.
Ensuring insurability as a driver for the agency.
Assisting clients on or off vehicles, including clients with wheelchairs.
Checking oil and vehicle fluids and reporting appropriate repairs to the supervisor.
Supervising the crew to ensure the completion of work at each contract daily.
Becoming familiar with emergency procedures and following through with required actions, including verbal and physical response.
Representing Little Creek Services and The Arc at various meetings and community activities.
Reading, writing, understanding, and effectively communicating the English language.
Communicating safety precautions and demonstrating them to clients continuously.
Recognizing dangerous settings and responding appropriately.
Maintaining supervision of the clients.
Complying with scheduled training policies.
Performing other duties as required by the Director and Assistant Director.