Behavioral Specialist Lead (DSP) - Residential Support

City of Virginia Beach; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Maternity/paternity leave

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Behavior Specialist I to serve as Direct Support Professional Shift Lead in the Department of Human Services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support adults with IDD in a residential setting and qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus.

This role involves implementing ISP plans, documentation, medication administration, and coordinating healthcare and community activities, with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in sociology, psychology, or special education.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• May be required to qualify as Qualified Mental Health Professional or related designation as required by program.

Responsibilities

• Implement Person-Centered ISP for up to twelve participants and assist with ADLs.
• Complete documentation to show progress toward goals within regulatory deadlines.
• Review and provide feedback on documentation and hourly billing for Direct Support Professional IIs for accuracy and compliance.
• Sign and verify quarterly reviews in the electronic health record by the due date.
• Maintain health, safety, and well‑being of participants; manage behavioral and crisis situations.
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments and ensure documentation is obtained and routed.
• Identify, schedule, and support community integration opportunities.
• Uphold participant rights and HCBS rights and confidentiality.
• Monitor financial ledgers at the site.
• Prepare or review medication administration records and administer medications.
• Check medications with pharmacy and report inaccuracies.
• Complete monthly inventory and procurement for site.

Skills

Direct Service

Direct Support

Disabilities

Scheduling

Job description

City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Behavior Specialist I to serve as Direct Support Professional Shift Lead in the Department of Human Services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support adults with IDD in a residential setting and qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus.

This role involves implementing ISP plans, documentation, medication administration, and coordinating healthcare and community activities, with a generous benefits package.