Direct Support Professional (Part Time Sat & Sun)

at  Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas Inc

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for supporting activities of people enrolled in programs and living in homes operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake (VOAC). DSPs will teach independent living skills to the people and provide support with all activities of daily living. Additionally, the DSP will facilitate community integration, maintain the person’s safety and well-being in accordance with the Scope of Work and VOAC policies and procedures while contributing to the upkeep of the program environments.

Shifts:

• 7am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday
• 3pm to 11pm Saturday and Sunday
• 11pm to 7am Saturday and Sunday

REQUIREMENTS

• Min of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP
• (1) yr of exp. working in the field of intellectual/developmental. 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 may be required by the end of the introductory period.
• Must pass All state required trainings and new hire orientation classes. Must maintain current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities.
• Computer skills required for documentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and professional.
• Problem Solving
• Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements
• Bilingual in any language a plus

Preferred selection may be given to persons who have:

• Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.);
• Experience in working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations;
• Note: All employees must maintain all on-going training, certifications, and be otherwise compliant and in good standing with all program requirements as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people and program supplies as necessary.
• The ability to operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movement.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• 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 physical ability to move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
• The physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• The physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull a person served when required through routine assistance or during an emergency.

EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people and program supplies as necessary.
• The ability to operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movement.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• 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 physical ability to move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
• The physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• The physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull a person served when required through routine assistance or during an emergency