Direct Support Professional II

City of Virginia Beach; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays and paid leave

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professional II’s (DSP) with 3+ years of experience working with adults with ID/ID/DD in an Intermediate Care Facility setting.

Qualified applicants will support residents at the Indian River Road ICF in Developmental Services, with a $2,500 hiring bonus. Evening, weekend, and overtime availability is required, and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with Intellectually Disabled and/or Developmentally Disabled (ID/DD) clients or equivalent education/experience.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
• Alpha I Status: Positions may require working during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health, safety, and well-being of all participants in the program.
• Administer medications as prescribed using the 5 Rights of administration.
• Assist with hygiene tasks including showering, bathing, toileting, and grooming.
• Utilize safety and medical equipment as directed by clinical staff.
• Assist with medical appointments scheduling and transportation as needed.

Skills

Direct Support

Disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years ID/DD experience

Job description

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G18

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $40,726.40 - $63,481.60
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient applicant pool is established.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professional II’s (DSP) with three (3) years or more experience working with adults with intellectual disability (ID) and experience inside an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), residential or long-term care setting to work in our Indian River Road Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Developmental Services Division.

The selected candidate will qualify for a $2,500 hiring bonus!**

Duties:

• Maintain the health, safety, and well-being of all participants in the program.
• Administer medications as prescribed utilizing the 5 Rights of administration.
• Assist with and/or complete hygiene tasks to include, but not limited to, showering, bathing, utilizing the restroom, changing protective undergarments, brushing teeth, etc.
• Utilize safety and medical equipment as directed and trained by clinical staff.
• Assist with scheduling and escorting on medical appointments.
• Ensure all necessary documentation from medical appointments and events are properly obtained and routed.
• Ensure all residents receive a well-balanced meal a minimum of three times per day with a morning and afternoon snack option.
• Actively provide input into ongoing needs and resource identification processes.
• Identify, schedule, and support participants to participate in various community integration opportunities.
• Transport participants with the use of a city vehicle and/or personal vehicle (dependent on program and city vehicle availability).
• Ensure that assigned participants are involved at all times in meaningful work activities or, in the absence of work at group job sites, in activities meaningful to the development of work skills.
• Serve as an advocate to ensure the participant’s employer’s policies, procedures, and job site opportunities are applied fairly.

Available Shifts:

• Sun-Thurs: 2pm to 10pm

The City offers a generous benefits package , which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.

Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes

CDL: No

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

CPS Check: Yes

Physical: No

Respirator: No

Psychological Screening: No

Polygraph: No

At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with Intellectually Disabled and/or Developmentally Disabled (ID/DD) clients OR any combination of education and/or related experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.

Skills:

Direct Support, Disabilities

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.