DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL B, RESIDENTIAL - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services board in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional B to assist adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include coordinating individual support plans, serving as a shift leader, and promoting health and safety. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree and two years of experience in human services, along with a valid Virginia Driver’s License. This full-time position offers a varying schedule based on program needs, promoting community and individual growth.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent education preferred plus two years of applicable work experience in human services.
• Must possess required KSAs including understanding of person-centered services.
• Ability to perform duties including physically assisting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating individual support plans for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Serve as a shift leader and role model promoting agency mission.
• Attend team meetings and represent the program to the community.

Skills

Person-centered services

Behavior plan implementation

Communication with consumers

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Job description

REQ #44100014

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL B, RESIDENTIAL - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

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 a congregate residential program. The incumbent serves as a shift leader and role model promoting the agency mission and supporting each individual to reach their goals and enhance their health and safety. Additionally, the Senior DSP is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings and professionally represent the program to the community.

Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree or equivalent education preferred plus two years of applicable work experience in human services is preferred. In lieu of either preferred educational or work experience, must possess required KSAs which include a sound understanding of person-centered services, comprehension of techniques of behavior plan implementation, skills at communication with consumers, families, and interdisciplinary providers. A valid Virginia Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record as issued by the DMV are required. For resident related use of a personal auto, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to perform all duties including physically assisting individuals with wheelchair transfers, which will require lifting, and assistance with personal care/hygiene tasks.

POSITION LOCATION: Various Region Ten City and County Residential Program Sites.

PAYGRADE: 8

SCHEDULE: Dependent on needs of the program. Either Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday - Thursday

Location: Region Ten Community Services Board, 500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902