NVCLC - Direct Support Professional (PRN/On-Call) (67713)

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas assists people who have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Under supervision of the Residential Coordinator or designee, DSPs provide direct care and support to the people living in their home, licensed or unlicensed. They support people to learn skills that enable them to live with less supervision and be members of their community. DSPs ensure the safety and well-being of 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 program, and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate.
• Teaches, supports, and performs household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Aids in developing skills in daily living for people they support, following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.
• Makes sure medication is taken as prescribed, teaches people to take their medication independently, and assists with medication administration.
• Performs crisis intervention; provides emergency First Aid or CPR and other types of assistance.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in social activities for people they support.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required by the program.
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures, and established protocols.
• Monitors activities of visitors to the home.
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements.
• Bilingual in any language a plus.