Direct Support Professional: Empowering Community Living

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home settings. Under supervision, you will provide direct care, support daily living skills, and help individuals participate in the community.

You will follow person-centered plans, document progress, coordinate with families and care teams, and help with meals, medications administration support, and safety routines.

Qualifications

• Min of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP.
• (1) year of exp. working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Medication Administration Certification is preferred, but will be required by the end of the introductory period.
• Must pass all required trainings and new hire orientation classes.
• Must maintain current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
• Computer Skills are required for documentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and professional.
• Problem Solving ability
• Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements
• Bilingual in any language a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Communicates and coordinates with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning Team, day program, and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate.
• Teaches, supports and performs household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Assists, identifies, and meets the needs of people to develop skills in daily living.
• DSPs may monitor people to ensure medication is taken as prescribed, may assist people to learn how to take their medication independently, and may assist with medication administration.
• May perform crisis intervention; may provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other types of assistance.
• May plan, coordinate, and participate with people in their social activities.
• Participates in assessment activities and in the PCP as appropriate.
• Transports people and/or provides mobility training to assist people to go to appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Communicates and documents activities and behaviors of people in EHR and client files as appropriate.
• Prepares food according to a developed menu, which reflects peoples preferences and may include a prescribed diet.
• Attends staff meetings, and trainings as required by the program.
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures and established protocols.
• May inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance needs.
• Ensures fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed.
• Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home.
• May monitor activities of visitors to the home.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures.
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home settings. Under supervision, you will provide direct care, support daily living skills, and help individuals participate in the community.

You will follow person-centered plans, document progress, coordinate with families and care teams, and help with meals, medications administration support, and safety routines.