Direct Support Professional - Wolfe St. ICF

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is seeking staff to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an intensive residential setting. Responsibilities include supervising daily living activities, assisting with medical appointments, and transporting residents as needed.

Collaborators work under supervision to implement individualized service plans, monitor progress, and engage residents in community activities while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and coursework in Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience with intellectually disabled persons preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and ability to obtain appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and guidance to residents in daily living skills and self-care.
• Monitor and document residents' progress and incidents.
• Assist with physician appointments and transportation.
• Dispense and record resident medications as directed.
• Provide overnight awake support and supervision.
• Assist with housekeeping and meal preparation activities.
• Maintain facility safety and enforce rules.

Skills

Behavior management

Independent living skills training

Supportive counseling

Human rights awareness

Housekeeping practices

Education

High School Diploma

Behavioral Sciences coursework

Experience with intellectually disabled persons

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides support and instruction on a 24/7 basis in an intensive care residential home in service to the medical, physical, psychological and social needs and personal goals for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults having more complex medical or behavioral needs. Work is performed under regular supervision and is guided by well-established and specific agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides instruction and guidance, assists and monitors residents in daily living skills and self-care such as hygiene, eating, mobility, money management, routine problem-solving , communication skills and community interactions and activities,
• Makes supportive behavioral interventions.
• Facilitates, networks and supports residents engaged in volunteer, social and leisure activities.
• Assists residents with physician appointments.
• Transports residents via agency van.
• Dispenses and records resident medications.
• Physically assists residents with mobility and basic daily living activities.
• Liaises with family members and other concerned parties on behalf of the residents.
• Greets visitors and supervises visitation to the facility.
• Enforces observation of facility/house rules.
• Monitors individual service plans in collaboration with resident; his/her family, legal guardian and/or legal representative; other service providers and the agency treatment team under supervision of the ICF Supervisor.
• Observes, records and reports residents' daily progress, behaviors and incidents.
• Prepares individual service plan documentation,
• Provides overnight awake support, assistance, monitoring and supervision to residents.
• Participates in housekeeping and meal preparation activities.
• Secures the facility per policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods re related to the instruction of intellectually disabled adults including behavior management, independent living skills training and supportive counseling; considerable knowledge of human rights of the individual; considerable knowledge of common housekeeping practices.

Some knowledge of the operation of electronic medical records and associated documentation; ability to physically assist residents; ability to prepare accurate resident records; ability to establish rapport with SMI individuals and their families.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other staff; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to function calmly in stressful situations; ability to observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to effectively respond to crisis situations both behavioral and medical.

TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, coursework in the Behavioral Sciences, and some experience with intellectually disabled persons.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Virginia driver's license. Certification in First Aid/CPR. Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS).

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process by contacting Human Resources at 540-899-4400 or [e-mail].

RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.