HR IDD Starlighter - Direct Support Professional (3P - 11P 16 hrs) (67485)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is hiring for a Part-Time position in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including assistance with daily living tasks and documentation of services.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferable experience in the field along with medication administration certification. Benefits include flexible travel and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Medication Administration Certification preferred.
• Computer skills necessary for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Teach and assist people with household tasks.
• Document activities and behaviors in EHR.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Bilingual in any language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: HR IDD - Starlighter - Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Position Type: Part Time - 0-19. No Benefits. Education Level: High School Diploma Obtained. Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 hourly. Travel Percentage: Negotiable. Job Shift: Evening. Job Category: Developmental Disabilities Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team. Communicate and coordinate with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning Team, day program, and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate.
• Teach, support and perform household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Assist, identify, and meet the needs of people to develop skills in daily living. This includes following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.
• 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.
• Participate in assessment activities and in the Person-Centered Planning Team as appropriate.
• Transport people and/or provide mobility training to assist people to go to appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of people in EHR and client files as appropriate.
• Prepare food according to a developed menu, which reflects peoples’ preferences and may include a prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat, etc.). May teach and support people to make healthy choices when shopping or dining out.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the program. Ensure program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures and established protocols.
• Inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance needs. Ensure fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed. Check for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home.
• May monitor activities of visitors to the home.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures.
• Document all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Effect on End Result

• Ensure needs of the person are met and satisfaction is achieved through implementation of the PCP.
• Ensure that the program is operated in compliance with the Scope of Work, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures, licensing, government regulations, and Medicaid waiver regulations.
• People are living their best lives in their chosen community.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people, and program supplies as necessary.
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• A bona-fide occupational exception may be established for this job based upon sex/gender when it is necessary to ensure that at least one female and one male are on duty during each shift, or to honor choice and best practices.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Min of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP.
• 1 year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Exceptions may be made for less than 1 year experience to include enhanced supervision of the DSP by the Qualified Professional until the year is obtained.
• 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.