DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL B SENIOR - MEADOWCREEK (FULL TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Virginia is hiring a Senior Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities. This role requires a valid Virginia Driver’s License, a high school diploma, and preferably a degree in human services. Responsibilities include coordinating individual support plans, promoting community participation, and attending professional meetings. Applicants should be physically capable of assisting individuals and have a reliable vehicle. The position demands 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday, including possible evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have own car available for daily use, with a valid insurance.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Able to perform approved restraints and assist with lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of individual support plans.
• Support individuals’ access to community participation based on personal choices.
• Attend team and professional meetings to represent the program.

Skills

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Ability to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies

Physical ability to assist individuals

Initiative and sound judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-year degree in human services (preferred)

Two years related experience (required)

Job description

REQ#: 41000033

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! SALARY NEGOTIABLE! HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

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 Senior DSP supports full access and participation of individuals in the community based on personal choices and interests. In addition, Senior DSP is responsible for providing support and skill-building services as determined by each individual’s ISP and program schedules. Additionally, the Senior 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 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 Senior 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.

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 three passengers. Mileage is paid for transporting consumers. A four-year degree in human services is preferred, plus two years related experience is required. High School Diploma or GED required. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies; able to perform all duties including physically assisting individuals with lifting and transferring needs; personal care; able to perform approved restraints; go up and down stairs and ambulate quickly at the center and in the community.

POSITION LOCATION: Meadowcreek Center

2000 Michie Dr.

Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

GRADE: 8

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