Direct Support Professional Geriatric Transition Center

Mount Rogers; Petunia (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board is seeking a Direct Support Professional at the Geriatric Transition Center to deliver direct services for individuals with mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. The role includes supporting recovery plans, assisting with daily living skills, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for residents.

Responsibilities cover medication administration per orders, crisis intervention, teamwork with multidisciplinary staff, and documentation of

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Knowledge of severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement service plans.
• Data collection skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to adults at the Geriatric Transition Center to support recovery and independent living skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage household tasks and safety checks.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Administer and document medications per physician orders and training; maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Intervene in crisis situations and make referrals as needed.
• Support personalized recovery planning with goal setting and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professional Geriatric Transition Center

JOB SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional located at the Geriatric Transition Center will provide direct services to individuals with mental, behavioral, and substance abuse issues within a Transition Center unit that provides residential stabilization as well as medically-managed services. Provides direct care support and instruction, as needed, and assist treatment team members in implementing individualized recovery plans. Completes household duties to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with licensure regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Maximum of Eight)

1. Provide individualized and group services to adults meeting criteria for the Geriatric Transition Center in order to promote recovery and meet the program goal of reducing reliance on more restrictive inpatient services. Assist in implementing Individualized Recovery Plans, including support, assistance with independent living skills, social skills, personal hygiene, household skills, cooking, nutrition and meal planning education and assistance, and transportation to recreational groups and activities.
2. Ensure a clean and safe environment by performing such task as fire drills, fire extinguisher checks, house cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning, and preparation.
3. Participate in the activities of a self-directed team, and as needed, assigned, or scheduled, to attend meetings, and trainings events.
4. Maintain, administer, and document medications in accordance with written physician’s orders and regulatory standards, and maintain current certification in the Agency’s approved medication training program. Observe persons for potential side effects of medications, and notify appropriate staff as necessary. Administer basic first aid as needed and maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other required training.
5. Appropriately intervene in crisis situations and emergencies, making referrals and seeking consultation from other team members as needed.
6. Participate with team members in the formulation of person-centered recovery planning. This may also include developing goals, objectives, plans, and data sheets in order to provide accurate and comprehensive documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of the nature of severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing service plans
• Skills in data collection
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to work independently and with supervision available at broadly-spaced intervals
• Ability to pass behavioral modification, medication, and other required trainings, with or without accommodation.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

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