Senior DIrect Support Professional

About the Organization Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization. CLA was founded in 1987 and provides residential support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and integrated place to call home, we operate 12 homes for 42 individuals in the Northern Virginia region. CLA promotes the individual development and enhancement of daily living skills, participation in community and involvement with family and friends. We provide residential supports that meet the unique needs of each individual and work in close collaboration with county support coordinators, families and experts to develop the appropriate person centered plan of services. Relationships are the basis for all of the work we do. Whether a staff member has worked with an individual for 30 years or 30 days, there is an emphasis on dignity, respect, choice and collaboration. Position Title Senior Direct Support Professional Compensation and Schedule Rate of Pay: $21.00 + $1 weekend differential rate from Sat 8 am to Sun 11 pm. Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm. Sr. Direct Support Professional / Joy Giver CLA provides supports, services and joy to 45 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Group Homes, Individual Apartments and out in the community. Together we work with individuals to build relationships that transcend any work relationship you have ever had. We keep them safe and help them acquire skills but our real job is helping them find their joy and in that task, we find our own joy as well. What you have to offer The ability to bring joy into the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The ability to assess activities and physical space for risks (both physical and emotional) that may get in the way of successfully engaging in joyful experiences and ensuring necessary support is provided. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing about the joyful (and safe) activities that were had. The ability to support adults in finding, engaging, and advocating for joy as much on their own as possible. Summary Working a flexible schedule, role models and provides hands on training to DSP staff around providing supports. Assists with scheduling and provides shift coverage in the event of staffing shortages or for special events including medical appointments, weather emergencies, or activities. Serves as the senior staff person in the absence of a Home Manager, ensuring the health and safety of all individuals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists Home Manager in preparing and updating the staff schedule in a manner that best meets the needs of the individuals and the home, while minimizing overtime. Works open shifts when necessary. Ensures that grocery shopping is done in a manner that maximizes individual’s participation in meal planning and skill building to the extent possible. Ensures a shopping list is comprehensive to the week’s menu and within budget. Works side by side DSP’s to provide guidance and training on ISPs, Documentation, and other work elements that will improve overall quality of the program. Monitors Therap weekly for any issues in documentation and brings the to the attention of the Home Manager. Provides input for the development of the annual Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each individual supported, writing, typing or proof-reading documents as needed. Implements the particular requirements of the ISP on a daily basis. Maintains all required documentation in Therap, logs and records, including monthly and quarterly reports. Ensures that individuals supported have personal choices in all aspects of their daily life, and that the individuals are empowered to pursue their choices. Provides for the safety of the individuals supported by monitoring at all times per individual plan, and for the security of the home and by ensuring the home is clean and free from hazards, including removal of fallen tree limbs, leaves, snow, ice, objects on stairs, electrical cords, spills or other conditions that may present safety issues. Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional relationships other CLA staff, with the families or guardians of the individuals supported, and appropriate interested outside parties. Manages and documents emergency situations and notifies appropriate staff. Schedules, implements, and follows-up on medical and dental appointments/referrals, as required. Provides training, assists and supports the individuals supported in all activities of daily living (ADLs) according to their specific support needs. These areas will include hygiene, wellness matters, housekeeping, communications, socialization, appropriate use of leisure time, shopping and money management, use of community resources, and other activities of daily living, as necessary. Assist, support, oversee, model and/or train individuals on personal care issues including bathing, toileting, ostomy care, catheters, diabetes monitoring, and other related functions. Reports need for painting and building or equipment repair of the home to the Administrative Office in accordance with established procedures. Requisitions needed materials such as office supplies, stamps, latex gloves, etc., in accordance with established procedures. Transports in own vehicle, as necessary, the individual supported to and from medical and dental appointments and treatments, shopping trips, recreational events, volunteer sites, community events, and scheduled classes. Implements and documents the criteria of behavioral support plans for individuals supported, and participates in the development of such plans. Encourages individuals supported to participate in social, educational, and recreational activities. Assists in maintaining an activities calendar. Attends relevant and scheduled staff meetings. Performs other duties as directed. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Benefits Health Insurance (CLA pays 95% for Single coverage of lowest option plan) Dental (CLA pays 95% for Single coverage of lowest option plan) Vision 100% CLA paid Life Insurance (1x salary up to max of $50,000) 401K Match Qualified Employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Flexible Benefits Plan (Unreimbursed Medical & Dependent Care) Weekend, Weather Emergency, Covid-related Differential Pay EAP Employee-paid supplemental Insurances, including STD/LTD and other options, offered at discounted group rates and some are pre‑tax for employees and paid through payroll deductions. 4 weeks paid parental leave Mileage reimbursement Generous vacation and sick leave Holiday pay (10 paid holidays a year for full time employees) Bereavement Leave Paid Jury Duty Leave Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Community Living Alternatives is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender (except where sex is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, military status, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CLA depends solely on your qualifications. Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience 12 months experience providing services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and a High School Diploma required, Associates degree and prior residential experience preferred. Language Skills Ability to speak, read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure and policy manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with family groups of the individuals supported, other interested parties, or employees of CLA. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited guide rules exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations The employee is required to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Additionally, the employee is required to have his or her privately owned vehicle immediately available while on duty. The vehicle must be legally licensed and registered and properly insured according to the laws of the state of the employee’s residence. The vehicle must be maintained for safe highway operation. The employee is required to maintain CPR/First Aid certification and to receive required training and certification in such other areas as are necessary for CLA licensure. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently must provide physical support to individuals weighing 200 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Additional Skills Accountability Honesty Ability to lift 50 pounds Familiarity working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities Team Player Patience Flexibility Hiring Manager(s) Gena Bunney, Thomas Kanu Employment Type and Schedule Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑Time Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt Shift: Various Shifts Schedule: Tuesday‑Saturday, 10am‑6pm Pay Rate $21.00 This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Living Alternatives