NVCLC - Vicksburg - Direct Support Professional (Sat & Sun 3P - 11P) (66931)

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 become active members of their communities.

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.
• Teaches, supports, and performs household tasks such as cleaning, preparing meals, budgeting, shopping, etc.
• Aids people in developing skills in daily living, following their Person-Centered Plans consistently.
• Makes sure medication is taken as prescribed, teaches people how to take it independently, and assists with administration.
• Monitors people's safety and well-being, including performing crisis intervention, providing emergency first aid, and other forms of assistance.
• Participates in social activities and transports people to appointments, grocery shopping, or events.
• Documents activities and behaviors in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and client files.
• Prepares food according to a developed menu reflecting individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Teaches and supports people to make healthy choices when shopping or dining out.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Inspects the home and reports repairs and maintenance needs.
• Ensures fire and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or IEP, with at least 1 year of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Exceptions may be made for less than 1 year experience with enhanced supervision by a Qualified Professional until the year is obtained.
• Medication Administration Certification is preferred but required by the end of the introductory period.
• Maintains current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
• Must have computer skills for documentation.
• Must have clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have problem-solving abilities.
• Must pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements.
• Bilingual in any language is a plus.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

To ensure the needs of the person are met and satisfaction is achieved through the implementation of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP), to ensure the program operates in compliance with the Scope of Work, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures, licensing, government regulations, and Medicaid waiver regulations, and to help people live their best lives in their chosen communities.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people, and program supplies as necessary.
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear, and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.