What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Technician -Seasonal/Substitute position at City of Chesapeake?
The purpose of the Direct Support Technician ( DST ) is to perform routine paraprofessional duties by providing assistance, support, and training to adult individuals with intellectual disabilities, and / or physical and / or sensory impairments.
- Direct Support Technicianare responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served by assisting them in self-care, communication, mobility, and personal living skills.
- Connecting and integrating clients within the community by accessing a variety of community resources and opportunities for socialization and recreation.
- Direct Support Technician implement various training programs in the areas of communication, self-care, independent living, self-management, and socialization / recreation.
- Access community resources, such as community centers, volunteer opportunities, parks, malls, restaurants, museums, etc.
- Provide assistance to residents with their personal care and hygiene, as well as meal preparation and assistance with eating / drinking as needed. Perform a variety of tasks involving cleanliness and maintenance of a safe and healthy living environment. This involves the ability to use a Hoyer Lift.
- Completing progress / case notes, daily log, and other program or agency forms as needed
- Performs other related tasks as required
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in client health / mental health care, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer Paraprofessional training and / or certification
