Full-Time Direct Support Professional - DSP (Varina/Richmond)

Full Time Direct Support Professional - DSP (Varina/Richmond)

Heart Havens seeks a caring Full Time Direct Support Professional to work at our Garber Morris home in 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!

Requirements:

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.

• Valid Virginia driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• May require driving up to 8 hours
• May require frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and walking
• May require standing up for up to 8 hours
• May require lifting at times, up to 25 pounds

Required Skills:

Ability to understand and follow service requirements

Ability to participate in a team-oriented work environment

Ability to manage time to successfully complete job duties

Ability to interact and communicate with individuals exhibiting a variety of characteristics

Ability to perform First-Aid, behavior management interventions, and medication management

Ability to support residents with Activities of Daily Living

Ability to observe, record and report residents' behavior, attitude and physical condition

Ability to write objective and accurate daily notes that capture support offered and given to residents

Ability to safely operate and maintain adaptive equipment and assistive technology

Ability to carry out the physical requirements of assisting and lifting individuals, as necessary

Must understand and respect residents Human Rights and be able treat them with dignity at all times

Must be able to follow the policies and procedures of Heart Havens to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

Must have verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, and family members

Must model Heart Havens' mission and values in daily actions

Must have proficient typing and computer skills

Must be able to transport residents in Heart Havens vehicles

Must maintain required certifications: Therapeutic Options (TOVA), Medication Administration, and First Aid/CPR/AED

Essential 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 instructions

Provides residents with appropriate supervision when working in the program and never leaves resident alone in the home or in the community

Supports residents with their Activities of Daily Living to the level needed for their success

Encourages residents to engage with others, increase independence, and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community

Encourages and support residents' individual choice in their day-to-day lives and respects their choices

Administers medications according to organizational procedures and the 6 Rights of Medication Administration

Uses 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-Logs

Completes daily medication audits, resident checklists, and chore checklists as scheduled

Maintains information in the individuals records, ensures individuals are treated respectfully and maintains confidentiality regarding personal and health information

Identifies and responds to changing health conditions of the residents by obtaining immediate care and submitting documentation that reflects that care

Notifies 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 needed

Follows meal menus, dietary recommendations, and food preparation orders during meal preparation and documents any menu changes

Participates in monthly resident meetings as scheduled and provides the opportunity for residents to express choices, share preferences, and communicate their needs

Follows monthly resident activity calendar and seeks approval from House Coordinator for any changes

Follows budgetary guidelines set forth by the COO when using Heart Havens funds

Supports residents with making purchases as approved by the House Coordinator and obtains receipts for transactions

Reviews monthly staff schedule when posted, consistently works scheduled shifts, and finds coverage for absences

Consistently attends monthly staff meetings as scheduled by the Assistant Program Manager

Provides emergency schedule coverage as needed

Participates in routine emergency drills

Adheres 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 procedure

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.