Lead Direct Support Professional (PM Shift)

About the role

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Responsibilities

• Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Manage staff assignments and ensure 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.
• Responding to crises with effective management techniques, ensuring safety for all.
• Completing special assignments as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Prior experience with medication administration.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other disabilities.
• Prior experience working with medically fragile individuals.
• Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional, a Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience working with electronic medical records.

Skills

• Passionate about helping others.
• Committed to making a positive impact on others’ lives.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retail and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

• Hiring Range: $41,843 - $48,120
• Pay Band: 3

Schedule

• Shift Hours: 2nd shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Shift Differential: 2nd shift weekday $2.50 hr. weekend $3.00 hr.