Direct Support Professional
Company: Volunteers of America Chesapeake
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEWVolunteers of America Chesapeake provides
services in MD, DC, VA, NC and SC. We are an affiliate under
Volunteers of America National organization. We are a Christian
ministry of service that includes more than 16,000 employees
nationwide and more than 70,000 volunteers working together to help
people who need our help the most. We firmly believe that our
employees drive the success of the organization. With success as
the ultimate goal, we strive to provide employment that offers
challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
Our tag line is Helping Americas most vulnerable. JOB SUMMARY The
Direct Support Professional I position assists people who have
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Under supervision of
the Residential Coordinator, the DSP I will be responsible for
providing direct care and support to the people living in their
home, licensed or unlicensed. DSPs provide support to people to
learn skills that ultimately enable them to with less supervision
and become active members of their community. DSPs maintain peoples
safety and well-being in accordance with Volunteers of America
Chesapeakes policies and procedures, and relevant regulations. DSPs
support and communicate with people using a person-centered
approach. 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 Skill required for documentation.
Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and
professional. Problem SolvingPass relevant local and state
background checks and drug testing requirements Bilingual in any
language a plus Qualifications 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.Assists, identifies,
and meets the needs of people to develop daily living skills. This
includes following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.DSPs may
monitor people to ensure medication is taken as prescribed. May
assist people to learn how to take medication independently. May
assist with medication administration.May perform crisis
intervention; may provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other
types of assistance May plan, coordinate, and participate with
people in their social activities.Participates in assessment
activities and on the Person-Centered Planning Team as
appropriate.Transports people and/or provides mobility training to
assist people to go to appointments, grocery shopping,
etc.Communicates and documents activities and behaviors of people
in log book, EHR and client files as appropriate.May prepare food
according to a developed menu, which reflects peoples preferences
and may include a prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat,
etc.) May teach and support people to make health choices when
shopping or dining out.Attends staff meetings, and trainings as
required by the program. Ensures program compliance with Volunteers
of America Chesapeakes Policies, procedures and established
protocols.May inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance
needs. Ensures fire and other safety procedures area carried out as
directed. Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions
within the home.May monitor activities of visitors to the home.Has
up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeakes policies
and procedures.Documents all services in the electronic case
management system daily. Works cooperatively and respectfully with
the entire support team.Performs other duties as assigned. EFFECT
ON END RESULT
To ensure needs of the person are met
and client satisfaction is achieved through implementation of the
PCP.To ensure that the program is operated in compliance with the
Scope of Work, Volunteers of America Chesapeakes policies and
procedures, licensing, government regulations, and Medicaid waiver
regulations.People are living their best lives in their chosen
community. 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 individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor
vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, 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.Operating office equipment requiring
continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain
in a sitting position for extended periods of timeA bona-fide
occupational exception may be established for this job based upon
sex/gender when it is necessary to ensure that at least one female
and one male are on duty during each shift, or to honor choice and
best practices. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Annandale , Direct Support Professional, Other , Arlington, Virginia
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