NVCLC - Direct Support Professional (PRN/On-Call) (67713)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional in Woodbridge, VA. This role assists individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, providing direct care and support.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, medication management, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or IEP.
• One year of experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Communicates with families and providers.
• Monitors medication intake and assists with medication administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: NVCLC - Admin Office - Woodbridge, VA 22192

Position Type: Part Time - 0-19

No Benefits

Education Level: High School Diploma

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Shift: Any

Category: Developmental Disabilities Services

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position assists people who have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Under the supervision of the Residential Coordinator or designee, the DSP will provide direct care and support to individuals living in their home, whether licensed or unlicensed. DSPs help people develop skills that enable them to live with less supervision and to be members of their community.

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Communicates and coordinates with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning Team, day program, and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate.
• Teaches, supports and performs household tasks such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, and food shopping.
• Assists, identifies, and meets the needs of people to develop daily living skills, following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.
• Monitors medication intake, assists in learning to take medication independently, and may assist with medication administration.
• Performs crisis intervention; may provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other assistance.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates with people in their social activities.
• Participates in assessment activities and in the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Transports people and/or provides mobility training for appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Communicates and documents activities and behaviors of people in EHR and client files as appropriate.
• Prepares food according to a developed menu that reflects people's preferences, including prescribed diets such as low sodium, pureed, or low fat.
• Attends staff meetings and training as required by the program.
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies, procedures, and established protocols.
• Inspects the home and reports repairs and maintenance needs, ensuring fire and other safety procedures are followed and checking for proper sanitation and security conditions.
• Monitors activities of visitors to the home.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures.
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Effect on End Result

• To ensure the needs of the person are met and satisfaction is achieved through implementation of the Person-Centered Plan.
• To ensure 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

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

Other Duties

Please 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

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP.
• One year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, with possible exceptions for less than a year under enhanced supervision.
• Medication Administration Certification preferred, required by the end of the introductory period.
• Must pass all required trainings and new hire orientation classes and maintain current certifications required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
• Computer skills required for documentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and professional.
• Problem solving ability required.
• Must pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements.
• Bilingual in any language is a plus.