Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Full-Time Direct Support ProfessionalHeart Havens seeks a caring Full Time Direct Support Professional to work at our Lynchburg home in Lynchburg, VA who embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability, integrity, respect, and empathy.We're looking for people who will encourage the people we support to be true members of their communities by helping them connect to community resources and events and motivate them to try new things. At every level of our organization, we look for people who think creatively, are team players, have strong attention to detail, and are passionate about providing inclusive communities for people with a developmental disability.As a FT-DSP, you'll empower adults with a developmental disability to live full, vibrant, and happy lives. While you'll provide support for everyday activities, such as meal preparation, you'll also support people as they plan for bigger events, such as trips. You'll support people as they discover what they're passionate about and pursue their dreams. One thing's for sure: every day with Heart Havens is different!Available Shifts:Sunday-Wednesday 1pm-11pmTalk to our HR Generalists to find the position that works best for YOU! Perks for YOU!OvertimeHoliday PayCompany Paid Short Term DisabilityCompany Paid Long Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Employee Assistance ProgramMedicalDentalVisionLegal ServicesEducation BenefitsRequirements:Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. 6 months' previous direct support experience required. 1-year previous direct support experience in a DD residential group home setting preferred, or a combination of experience and certifications with a minimum of two years in DD residential with a consistent job history.Qualifications and Expectations:Valid Virginia driver's licenseCurrent TB resultsPhysical Requirements:May require driving up to 8 hoursMay require frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and walkingMay require standing up for up to 8 hoursMay require lifting at times, up to 25 poundsRequired Skills:Ability to understand and follow service requirementsAbility to participate in a team-oriented work environmentAbility to manage time to successfully complete job dutiesAbility to interact and communicate with individuals exhibiting a variety of characteristicsAbility to perform First-Aid, behavior management interventions, and medication managementAbility to support residents with Activities of Daily LivingAbility to observe, record and report residents' behavior, attitude and physical conditionAbility to write objective and accurate daily notes that capture support offered and given to residentsAbility to safely operate and maintain adaptive equipment and assistive technologyAbility to carry out the physical requirements of assisting and lifting individuals, as necessaryMust understand and respect residents Human Rights and be able treat them with dignity at all timesMust be able to follow the policies and procedures of Heart Havens to maintain compliance with state and federal regulationsMust be able to demonstrate abilities that improve or maintain the health and wellness of those they support.Must have verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, and family membersMust model Heart Havens' mission and values in daily actionsMust have proficient typing and computer skillsMust be able to transport residents in Heart Havens vehiclesMust maintain required certifications: Therapeutic Options (TOVA), Medication Administration, and First Aid/CPR/AEDEssential Functions:Provides support to residents as outlined in their ISPs, Residential Plan for Supports, and other relevant support plans (e.g. Behavior support plan)Understands and supports residents according to their Health protocols and Health related support instructionsProvides residents with appropriate supervision when working in the program and never leaves resident alone in the home or in the communitySupports residents with their Activities of Daily Living to the level needed for their successEncourages residents to engage with others, increase independence, and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the communityEncourages and support residents' individual choice in their day-to-day lives and respects their choicesAdministers medications according to organizational procedures and the 6 Rights of Medication AdministrationUses Customer Service skills when interacting with residents, families, case managers, medical professionals, etc.Completes accurate and timely daily documentation to include but not limited to ISP Notes and T-LogsCompletes daily medication audits, resident checklists, and chore checklists as scheduledMaintains information in the individuals records, ensures individuals are treated respectfully and maintains confidentiality regarding personal and health informationIdentifies and responds to changing health conditions of the residents by obtaining immediate care and submitting documentation that reflects that careNotifies Program leadership of incidents, behavioral changes, medical updates, and important messages (e.g. phone messages)Completes Incident Reports (General Event Reports) in a timely manner and seeks guidance as neededFollows meal menus, dietary recommendations, and food preparation orders during meal preparation and documents any menu changesParticipates in monthly resident meetings as scheduled and provides the opportunity for residents to express choices, share preferences, and communicate their needsFollows monthly resident activity calendar and seeks approval from House Coordinator for any changesFollows budgetary guidelines set forth by the COO when using Heart Havens fundsSupports residents with making purchases as approved by the House Coordinator and obtains receipts for transactionsReviews monthly staff schedule when posted, consistently works scheduled shifts, and finds coverage for absencesConsistently attends monthly staff meetings as scheduled by the Assistant Program ManagerProvides emergency schedule coverage as neededParticipates in routine emergency drillsAdheres to Heart Havens policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and Policies and Procedures Manual.Responds to emergency situations according to policy and procedurePerforms other job-related duties as assigned.