Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (AM Shift) State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $38,630 - $44,424 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Developmental Services Location: SEVTC, SE Virginia Training Center Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G About the Role These positions are considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested. Shift Hours 1st shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Shift Differential: 1st shift weekend $3.00/hr. All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s pre‑service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management. Training in behavior management and crisis intervention is available. (Preservice training class is 10 days long 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday). Position numbers 00392, 00302, 00038, and 00211 will be filled in this posting. Responsibilities Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and support for mobility. Utilize behavior management strategies to support individuals exhibiting maladaptive behaviors. Provide emotional and behavioral support while promoting independence. Implement behavior intervention plans and work collaboratively with a support team. Foster a safe, structured, and positive environment. Qualifications Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be dependable, accountable, and reliable. Must have ability to work a flexible schedule. Must have ability to work with an integrated team. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have an active, valid driver’s license. Must have basic computer skills to include the ability to use keyboard, mouse and navigate an Electronic Health Record with minimum assistance after training. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, which includes standing, bending, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, and intervening with aggressive behaviors. Successful completion of the facility’s pre‑service training program, which includes CPR, First Aid, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical/behavioral management, is required for continued employment. Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, residential supervisors and/or supervisors, administrator on duty (after‑hour supervisors) and ID team members. Bonus Points If You Have Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other disabilities. Prior experience working with medically fragile individuals. Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional, a Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar role. Demonstrated experience working with electronic medical records. Benefits Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices. Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. 13 paid holidays. Paid time off including sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more. Life and long‑term care insurance. Retirement and savings including membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan. Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits. Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more. Career advancement opportunities. Background Investigation All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening. Investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal Opportunity The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. 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