DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL A, MEADOWCREEK (FULL-TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 24 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Region Ten CSB is seeking a Direct Support Professional A for Meadowcreek, Charlottesville, to assist with ISPs and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities. You will support individuals in day services and community settings.

The role requires driving locally, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with a team to promote independence and participation. Shifts may include evenings and weekends, with mileage reimbursement for transporting consumers.

Qualificações

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to respond to behavioral, mental health, and medical emergencies.
• Two years of experience in human services preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with coordination and implementation of individual support plans (ISPs).
• Provide support and skill-building services per ISP and program schedules.
• Attend team and professional meetings and represent the program to the community.
• Work with Senior DSPs to promote the program’s mission and adhere to policies.
• May work at Meadowcreek Center or other locations as needed.

Conhecimentos

Driver's license

Emergency response

Community engagement

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Req #133

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Direct Support Professional A, Meadowcreek

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of individual support plans for adults with developmental disabilities in day support and community settings. The DSP supports full access and participation of individuals in the community based on personal choices and interests. In addition, DSP is responsible for providing support and skill-building services as determined by each individual’s ISP and program schedules. Additionally, the DSP is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings and professionally represent the program to the community as needed. The incumbent reports to the Program Manager or Director and position duties require proceeding alone under standard practices seeking guidance from supervisor as needed. Carrying out position duties requires analysis of facts and determining actions using a wide range of procedures but within the limits of standard practice. The incumbent is required to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate initiative; independence, creativity, leadership and cooperativeness when performing assigned duties and responsibilities. The incumbent works closely with Senior Direct Support Professionals to promote the program mission in compliance with state quality assurances standards, Medicaid Waiver regulations, as well as applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies. The DSP is an employee of the Adult Developmental Services Division and may be asked at any time by management to work at any given location as need by various division programs.

Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

Qualifications

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. To perform duties in this position the incumbent must have own car available for use each day. The vehicle must be in safe working order and have room for two passengers. Mileage is paid for transporting consumers. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to behavioral, mental health and medical emergencies; able to perform all duties including physically supporting individuals with lifting and transferring safely; personal care; go up and down stairs and ambulate quickly at the center and in the community. High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of experience in human services field preferred.

Hourly Salary Range

GRADE 7: $17.37 - $26.06 per hour

SCHEDULE

40 hours weekly; Monday through Friday, shifts may vary to include evening and weekend times based on the needs of the program; 8:30-4:30p.m -schedule most days

POSITION LOCATION

Meadowcreek Center
2000 Michie Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901