Direct Support Professional (AM Shift)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Southeast Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) is seeking Direct Support Professionals for the AM shift to assist individuals with daily living activities and behavioral support. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and collaboration with a dedicated team.

Salary range is posted as $39,982–$45,979, with shift differential and required pre-service training. This is essential work supporting residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in a state-operated facility under DBHDS.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-service training including CPR/First Aid, medication administration, nutrition management, and behavioral management is required for continued employment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and collaborate with a team.
• Experience with electronic health records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support individuals with mobility and transportation as needed.
• Apply behavior management strategies for individuals exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to promote independence.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and collaborate with the support team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

High school diploma

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Physical ability (lift up to 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Title: Direct Support Professional (AM Shift)State Role Title: 49053Hiring Range: $39,982 - $45,979Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Southeastern VA Training CtrAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Passionate about helping others? Start a rewarding career at Southeast Virginia Training Center! Southeast Virginia Training Center is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our team. Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated professional with experience supporting individuals with maladaptive behaviors? We are looking for kind, caring, and reliable Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care and behavioral support to individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to apply.

About Us

At Southeast Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

About The Role

These positions are 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.

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and support for mobility.
• Utilize behavior management strategies to support individuals exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support while promoting independence.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and work collaboratively with a support team.
• Foster a safe, structured, and positive environment.

Shift Hours

1st shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 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. Training in behavior management and crisis intervention is available. (Preservice training class is 10 days long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday).

Position numbers 00302, 00152, 00281, and 00680 will be filled in this posting.

Skills And Experience Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be dependable, accountable, and reliable
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must have ability to work with an integrated team.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have active, valid driver’s license.
• Must have basic computer skills to include the ability to use keyboard, mouse and navigate an Electronic Health Record with minimum assistance after training.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, which includes standing, bending, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, and intervening with aggressive behaviors.
• Successful completion of the facility’s pre-service training program, which includes CPR, First Aid, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical/behavioral management, is required for continued employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, Residential Supervisors and/or Supervisors, Administrator on Duty (after hour supervisors) and ID team members.

Bonus Points If You Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of support. We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia. Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers' individuals convicted of specific (\"barrier\") crimes or those with pending \"barrier\" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.