NVCLC Admin - Direct Support Professional (Mon - Fri 10A - 5P) (67827)

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas assists people who have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Under the supervision of the Residential Coordinator or designee, DSPs provide direct care and support to people living in their homes, licensed or unlicensed. Their primary responsibility is to support people to learn skills that enable them to live with less supervision and be active members of their communities. They also ensure the safety and well-being of the people they support, adhering to Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures, and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team.
• Communicates and coordinates with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning Team, day programs, and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
• Teaches, supports, and performs household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Aids in developing and maintaining skills in daily living for people they support.
• Makes sure medication is taken as prescribed, teaches people to take their medication independently, and assists with medication administration.
• Monitors people's safety and well-being, including performing crisis intervention, providing emergency first aid, and other types of assistance.
• Participates in social activities and transports people to appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Documents activities and behaviors of people in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and client files as appropriate.
• Prepares food according to a developed menu that reflects people's preferences and may include a prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat, etc.). Teaches and supports people to make healthy choices when shopping or dining out.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required by the program.
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures, and established protocols.
• Inspects the home and reports repairs and maintenance needs. Ensures fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed. Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home.
• Monitors visitors to the home.
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP(1) year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Exceptions may be made for less than 1 year experience to include enhanced supervision of the DSP by the Qualified Professional until the year is obtained.
• Medication Administration Certification is preferred, but will be required by the end of the introductory period.
• Must pass all required trainings and new hire orientation classes.
• Maintain current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
• Computer Skills are required for documentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and professional.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and complete any required training.
• Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements.
• Bilingual in any language a plus.