Residential DSP II Floater — Med Admin & Support

Mount Rogers; Wytheville (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board seeks a Residential Direct Support Professional (RDSP) to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses in a home setting.

Role emphasizes skill-building, safety, and community participation, with medication administration and adherence to treatment plans. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Developmental Disabilities and related conditions.
• Good oral communication and computer skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals to promote independence and safety.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for side-effects.
• Maintain safety and documentation per policy and licensing.
• Attend trainings and team meetings as required.
• Provide transportation and facilitate positive communication with individuals.

Skills

Medication administration

First Aid/CPR/AED

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalency with Medication Aide

Job description

Direct Care Service Providers (e.g., Non-licensed; registered; certified)

The role of the Residential Direct Support Professional (RDSP) is to provide the best life possible for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disorder and individuals that are dually diagnosed including but not limited to serious mental illness, substance abuse and medical diagnosis. To provide skill building and support to promote maximum independence for each individual as possible while providing guidance and safety support in all areas ensuring that they are active and valued members of their community.

• To provide support for medical needs which includes scheduling and accompany individuals for all routine well and sick-care appointments, help the individual to explain their symptoms when sick and to understand and follow doctor's orders. Residential Direct Support Professionals (RDSPs) assume the responsibility for receiving all physician and pertinent medical documentation, and following all doctors orders in providing care for individuals in service.
• All RDSPs levels are responsible to maintain current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED. Provide input into and/or actively develop a person-centered service plan to support individuals served in the community. DSP IIs are required to successfully complete the Board of Nursing approved 32-hour initial medication class and maintain an annual recertification. Additionally, DSP IIs may be required to complete specialty training in areas of; Gastrostomy Tubes, Insulin, etc., as appropriate to the individuals residing in the home. Moreover, RDSP IIs are responsible to administer medications as prescribed and monitor for any potential side-effects, reporting observed information to the prescribing physician. DSP IIs will complete and attend all assigned and required trainings for the individual's treatment and needs.
• To appropriately intervene in crisis situations and emergencies and make referrals to and seek consultation from other sources as needed. To provide a safe home environment and complete required emergency drills as required by licensing and/or other governing entities.
• To provide the best life possible for all individuals served in each aspect of their lives by providing skill buildings and support to promote maximum independence for each individual according to their specific needs and in accordance with their Person Centered Plan.
• To provide opportunities for each individual to explore integrative activities that are familiar as well as providing new experiences to expand their knowledge of the world in which they live promoting their development of relationships and natural supports. To provide transportation, secure funds, and facilitating positive communication by teaching skills to further their independence and to provide safety supports.
• To maintain all required trainings, including but not limited to HCBS upon hiring and yearly, are completed within compliance with agency policy. RDSPs are responsible for accurate, informative documentation reflecting the services and supports delivered to the individuals served. Attend scheduled meetings, assessments, and provide information that informs the development of plans for the individuals served. Will be responsible for the agency training system to have accurate documentation for their trainings to be up to date. Will attend all trainings as required and also attend mandatory staff meetings.
• RDSPs must be able to work independently and as part of a team to actively participate in daily activities to provide a loving, supportive home environment for the individuals served. RDSPs must be able to work without direct supervision.
• RDSPs will maintain a positive and interactive relationship with the individuals and their peers within the work environment. RDSPs will be mindful of positive communication without use of inappropriate language or comments which may not be in the individual or peer environment best interest. They will refrain from any personal electronics use unless an emergency of communication devices while in the individual's environment.RDSPs will float between homes or shifts at the direction of the supervisor as the individual's needs require.RDSPs in emergency situations may be mandated to provide coverage outside their assigned schedule to meet the needs of the individuals at the residential locations as assigned by the supervisor, DD Program Manager or Chief Residential Officer.
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and related conditions.
• Good oral communication and computer skills.
• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Willing to work flexible hours including overnight, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Criminal background and DSS registry check required.
• Valid Driver's license (U.S. issued) and a copy of DMV safe driving record.
• will pass initial drug screenings and as requested by Chief Residential Officer in conjunction with the Human Resource Office
• Will have reliable transportation to and from work for assigned work schedules.
• Will operate an agency vehicle as needed or assigned for the individual's needs.
• Will provide adequate notice for any alteration of a schedule.
• Understands schedules can include nights, evenings, holidays, and weekend flexibility for the needs of the individuals.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED :

· RDSP II: High School diploma or equivalency with certification as a Medication Aide to be attained

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