Direct Support Professional II

Requisition ID:


49194

Work Location:


Human Services - Biznet Village facility

Pay Range:


G.18, $40,518.40 - $62,795.20

Starting Salary:


Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:


See schedule in details below.

Part Time Hours/Wk:


Job Open Date:


Application Deadline:


Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services seeks to hire a Direct Support Professional II (DSP) with experience utilizing Electronic Health Records and three (3) years or more providing total care to persons with developmental disabilities in a residential or long-term care setting.

And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $2,500 hiring bonus! **

Available Shifts:

• Sun - Thur, 2 PM - 10 PM
• Sun - Thur, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Tues - Sat, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Tues- Sat, 2:00PM-10:00PM

Specific Duties:

• Complete all required documentation to show progress or regression towards the participant's plan goals within the quality and deadlines outlined in regulation and policy.
• Complete all required billing processes to ensure the program to accurately and ethically bill for services provided.
• Maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the participants in the program. Actively provide input into ongoing needs and resource identification processes.
• Identify, schedule, and support participants to participate in various community integration opportunities.
• Transport participants with the use of a city vehicle and/or personal vehicle (dependent on program and city vehicle availability).
• Provide training and support to participants to aid in obtaining, maintaining, and excelling in their jobs. Ensure work materials are available to the participants at the beginning of their workday. Serve as liaison between the individuals and their employer's supervisory staff.
• Assign duties to the clients and assist with work-related issues including completing unfinished work, as needed, in order to maintain good standing with
• Ensure that assigned participants are involved at all times in meaningful work activities or, in the absence of work at group job sites, in activities meaningful to the development of work skills. Serve as an advocate to ensure the participant's employer's policies, procedures, and job site opportunities are applied fairly.
• When deemed necessary and appropriate, administer medications without error and utilize the appropriate process outlined in the policy.
• Ensure all participant's rights are intact and always enforced. Uphold all confidentiality, Human Rights, and Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Rights at all times. Report any incidents of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse immediately to a supervisor.
• Follow all incident reporting processes pertaining to participant care. Manage behavioral and crisis situations utilizing Therapeutic Options Techniques.
• As needed or assigned, obtain and provide information and documents to Clinicians and Behavior Specialists that will ensure that participant charts meet quality standards for corporate compliance and reimbursement.

The City offers a generous benefits package , which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.


**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
  Make a meaningful impact in our community and apply today!

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUM: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with Intellectually Disabled and/or Developmentally Disabled (ID/DD) clients OR any combination of education and/or related experience. Must have a current and valid drivers license.


SPECIAL: 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 in a residential setting.
CNA or other medical experience.
Experience with an electronic health record.
Three (3) or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience with administering medications.
Three (3) years or more of experience providing total direct care for adults

Special Instructions:

As a City of Virginia Beach employee, the position is designated as an Alpha I and will be called up in the event of an emergency and will have a mandatory obligation to report where directed.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.

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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.