PM Shift: Lead Direct Support Professional

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

13 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and long-term care insurance

Retirement & savings plan (401a)

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia – Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for the 2nd shift at Southeastern Virginia Training Center. This essential role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including medication administration, training, and shift leadership in a demanding, compassionate environment.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have active, valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience managing or leading a shift.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be dependable, accountable, and reliable.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have ability to work with an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Managing staff assignments and ensuring all shift tasks are completed efficiently.
• Run training programs; administer medications; collect and record pertinent data and complete required documentation
• Contribute to and maintain an environment that is supportive of individual choices, enriching, homelike, safe and nurturing for people with disabilities
• Support and instruct individuals in a range of daily living skills including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development
• Monitor leisure time, recreational, social and activities of choice
• May be supporting individuals receiving emergency stabilization services
• Drive facility vans to transport individuals
• Responding to crises with effective management techniques, ensuring safety for all.
• Completing special assignments as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Shift leadership

Communication skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia – Dept Behavioral Health/Develop is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for the 2nd shift at Southeastern Virginia Training Center. This essential role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including medication administration, training, and shift leadership in a demanding, compassionate environment.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work varied shifts.