Direct Support Professional I

Requisition ID:


49134

Work Location:


Human Services - Investors Place facility

Pay Range:


G.16, $17.67 - $27.39

Starting Salary:


Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:


Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 3:30pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:


Job Open Date:


5/27/26

Application Deadline:


Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a part-time Direct Support Professional who has experience working with Individuals with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities in a Day Support setting for the full-time Direct Support Professional I (DSP) position for our SkillQuest program.

Duties:

• Provide group day services to adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, using methods that encourage independence.
• Mobility (prevent falls, use of walkers/wheelchairs, transfers, use of mechanical lift)
• Health care (monitor/report concerns, seizure management, nutrition/hydration, assistance with medications/treatments, teach good health habits)
• Personal Care (use bathroom, eating)
• Leisure (identify interests, adapt activities to meet needs, increase independence)
• Life Skills (cooking, money, hygiene practices, cleaning, advocacy)
• Socialization (teach generally accepted social behaviors, improve communication skills)
• Community integration (utilize public and other transportation, avoid exploitation, identify/use community resources, volunteer)
• Emotional regulation (avoid/defuse crisis situations, prevent harm to self or others, teach anger management/stress reduction techniques)
• Implement Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) under the direction of the group leader (behavior specialist) and the clinician responsible for the group to assist individuals with reaching personal goals. Documents support provided according to current practices.
• Participate in developing a monthly activity calendar focusing on person-centered group activities.
• Read and provide information daily in communication logs/books for assigned individuals.
• Provide ongoing input to responsible staff regarding changes needed to ISP/IPP and additional information to add to assessments and/or include in the record.
• Drive City vehicles, including wheelchair vans, when appropriately trained to do so. Follow all procedures related to driving City vehicles including accurately recording mileage

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of direct client care or customer service related experience. Must have a current and valid drivers license.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience working in a day support setting.
Experience with implementing Person Centered/Individualized Service Plans.
Experience working in a program implementing Medicaid Waiver, Human Rights, and licensure regulations.
Experience providing direct care, including ADL's.
Experience with writing progress notes or regulatory documentation.
Experience working with challenging behaviors.
Experience with creating and implementing group activities.

Special Instructions:

This posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly until both positions are filled.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
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V RS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.


Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.