SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a general knowledge of implementing communitybased habilitation and employment service for people with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities
• Must have knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques
• Knowledge of activity planning, community integration, and personcentered planning desired
• Knowledge of current training techniques, reinforcement schedules, and data sheet development for programs desired
• Must multitask
• Must be able to demonstrate patience while training others that require frequent prompting
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to train staff in programming techniques
• Physically able to assist individuals in personal care or behavior management and training programs
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend through a full range of motion and stand for extended periods of time
• Valid Virginia Driving license required, and must be insurable under VersAbility Resources’ auto and liability insurance programs
• May be tasked with special projects where the ability to work independently and/or while interacting with other stakeholders is necessary

EDUCATION:

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. An associate’s degree or four-year college degree is preferred, but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years’ experience working with people with disabilities or a combination of education and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Senior DSP is responsible for supporting supervisors, staff and individuals in a residence and/or habilitative activity program, which includes balancing the needs of individuals, families, and other stakeholders. The purpose is to produce meaningful community, employment, residence and/or facility-based activities, leading to the integration of people with intellectual disabilities and related disabilities into community life. The incumbent will coordinate the day-to-day activities and programs, while providing group leadership. Maintain individual’s confidential files for review; conduct specialized training to team members in the department and other duties as needed to assist the unit supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Coordinate the training of an assigned team of individuals, and their involvement in meaningful activities
• Assist in the development of and ensure the implementation of individual service plans utilizing a personcentered approach
• Provide input to, and implement individual behavior management plans, including staff training of the plans
• Train staff to ensure the effective application of individual training methods, and provide professional, ageappropriate activities for individuals
• Schedule and conduct ISP reviews, within time periods required by funding and referral sources
• Maintain individual confidential records and ensure program notes and other records provided by staff meet the organizations standards of quality
• Actively observe program implementation methods and practices to ensure the active participation of individuals in the program and the provision of individual choice is followed
• Continually communicate with families, other staff, case managers and other agency personnel to provide exceptional personcentered services
• Maintain assigned areas to ensure health and safety risks are identified and reduced/eliminated and activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain Medication Administration certification and ensures Medication administration including the medication rooms are in compliance
• Provide direct support to individuals as needed to ensure program staffing needs are met
• Monitor and update ISP information collected for monthly and quarterly reviews
• Comply with federal, state, and other accreditation licensing standards for the agency/program, to include record keeping, individual rights, confidentiality, input from persons served, outcome management reports, as well as all other requested duties
• Complete quarterly reviews of program plans
• Compare/correct and ensure data collection supports billing of services and time entry properly tracks an individuals and staff person’s hours worked, PTO, etc.
• Conduct time studies, task analysis and motion studies as required to support the use of Department of Labor 14c subminimum wage standards if applicable
• Ability to obtain and maintain VersAbility Resources’ required training including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and MODAPTS if applicable
• Responsible for interactions with various external contacts, including the successful transaction of business where applicable
• Ability to become certified on VersAbility Resources operational equipment if applicable
• Occasionally may need to drive vehicles including, but not limited to, large passenger vans
• Provide support for community integration efforts and HCBS Rights Compliance
• Serve as interim supervisor, when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned