IDD Direct Support Lead — Evenings & Weekends

enCircle; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Retention bonus

DailyPay

PTO

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Chaplain services

Educational assistance

Professional development

Calm app access

Zusammenfassung

EnCircle seeks a QIDP Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities by implementing care plans, documenting progress, and ensuring health and safety. Work may occur in homes, day programs, or the community.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, CPR/First Aid, Crisis De-escalation training, and a valid Virginia driver’s license with access to a vehicle. Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and PRN roles.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, nursing or psychology.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in all required fields.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.
• Certification in enCircle’s Crisis De-escalation/Behavior management or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ license and proof of insurance in compliance with driver requirement policy.
• Access to a personal vehicle for client transport as required.
• Ability to acquire Medication Administration certification as required.
• Satisfactory Driving Record with no negative points balance.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with state licensing, Medicaid and other agency standards.
• Schedule: Evenings, weekends and PRN.
• DRIVING SPECIFIC: list of driving restrictions (must not have listed violations within last 5 years)
• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years.

Aufgaben

• Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals.
• Ensures all services are provided according to the ISP (skill-building and support with hygiene and self-care, health and safety needs, daily living activities, meals, and recreational activities).
• Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards.
• Completes and submits required daily paperwork, monthly progress reviews/supervision for each individual according to established agency guidelines.
• Administers medication to each individual as prescribed; follows medication management training and enCircle guidelines; documents medical administration as necessary.
• Prepares food and meals while complying with portion control and/or nutritional guidelines for each individual as specified. This may include following specific diets or allergy and mealtime protocols.
• Keeps all areas clean and organized.
• Provides transportation by driving individuals to and from destinations per PCP; and provides support to individuals during outing.
• Observes Health and Safety Regulations and responds to emergency situations by reporting emergencies, injuries and aggressive behavior of individuals to the supervisor; following emergency preparedness plans or emergency procedures; proactively implementing Crisis De-escalation/Behavior management techniques as appropriate; implementing First Aid or CPR when required; and completing appropriate documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Treats individuals, families, other employees and supervisors with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.
• Upholds the Prevention of Disease Transmission Guidelines; Confidentiality Practices; employment policies manual; and agency policies and procedures.
• Follows the chain of command.
• Meets and maintains agency driver standards (if required by position).
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Provides agency with information necessary to maintain their employee file.
• Is accessible; maintains contact with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and provides supervisor advance notification of absences.
• Represents agency favorably during phone calls, meetings, family visits, etc.
• Performs other duties, as directed.
• Schedule: Evenings, weekends and PRN.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Jobbeschreibung

EnCircle seeks a QIDP Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities by implementing care plans, documenting progress, and ensuring health and safety. Work may occur in homes, day programs, or the community.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, CPR/First Aid, Crisis De-escalation training, and a valid Virginia driver’s license with access to a vehicle. Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and PRN roles.