What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional I position at City of Virginia Beach?
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional who has experience working with individuals with Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities in a Day Support setting for SkillQuest program. This position is responsible for overseeing day support program rooms and staff, managing caseloads, while assisting the unit supervisor.
And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $2,500 hiring bonus! **
Duties:
- Provide group day services to adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, using methods that encourage independence.
- Assist with mobility by working to prevent falls, use of walkers/wheelchairs, transfers, use of mechanical lift
- Oversee client’s health care by monitoring/reporting concerns, seizure management, nutrition/hydration, assistance with medications/treatments, teach good health habits
- Assist clients with personal care (use the bathroom, eating)
- Identify interests of clients and adapt activities to meet needs and increase independence
- Assist with life skills such as cooking, money, hygiene practices, cleaning, advocacy
- Work with clients to develop socialization skills by teaching generally accepted social behaviors, improve communication skills
- Assist with utilizing public and other transportation, avoid exploitation, identify/use community resources, and identifying volunteer opportunities
- Teach emotional regulation skills and work to avoid/defuse crisis situations, prevent harm to self or others, teach anger management/stress reduction techniques
- Implement Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) under the direction of the group leader and the clinician responsible for the group to assist individuals with reaching personal goals. Documents support provided according to current practices. Provide ongoing input to responsible staff regarding changes needed to ISP/IPP.
- Participate in developing a monthly activity calendar focusing on person-centered group activities. Reads and provides information daily in communication logs/books for assigned individuals.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Time Off.
**A $2,500 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
- $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
- $750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
- $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Direct-Support-Professional-I-03323.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.005287.1.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of direct client care or customer service related experience. Must have a current and valid drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Supervisory Experience.
Familiarity with Medicaid waiver and ICF regulations.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record.
Experience with writing treatment plans and quarterlies.
Experience in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding staff.
Experience with initial and ongoing training of staff.
Bachelors degree in a human service field (psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work, or a nursing license.)
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Salary : $35,672 - $55,291
