NV IDD Featherstone/Rutgers - Direct Support Professional (67606)

Job Location: Woodbridge, VA 22191. Position Type: Part Time, Eligible – 30‑39. Benefits included. Education Level: High School Diploma. Salary Range: $20.00 – $22.00 hourly. Travel: Up to 25%. Shift Friday and Saturday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. at Rutgers Sunday to Monday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. at Featherstone Principal Activities Provides support for people as necessary to ensure needs identified by the Inter‑Disciplinary Team (IDT) are met. Communicates with families, members of the IDT, the person’s day program and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate. Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with people such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc. as identified in the ISP. Assists people in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs. Assists people in their daily grooming and personal care routines. Implements Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention responses as trained and specified in the person’s Behavior Support Plan and ISP. Responds, as trained and instructed, in emergency medical situations. Performs crisis intervention as trained and provides assistance as needed. Actively plans, coordinates and participates with people in social activities, including frequent community outings. Transports people and/or provides mobility training to assist people to go on appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc. Documents activities and behaviors of people in files as designated, on data sheets, in log books, and various other forms as required (may include electronic records). Prepares food according to developed menus, menu protocols, peoples’ likes and dislikes and prescribed diet. Attends staff meetings, training in‑services, house and program meetings as directed. Ensures compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment‑specific rules and all regulations from all monitoring entities. Inspects the home/program environments and reports repairs and maintenance as needed. Ensures fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed – including participation in routine fire drills and emergency drills. Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home/program environment. Notifies supervisor and monitors activities of visitors to the home/program environment. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of VOAC policies and procedures. Understands role as a mandated reporter of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Qualifications and Requirements Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP. One year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disability; exceptions may be made for less than 1 year with enhanced supervision by a Qualified Professional until the year is obtained. Medication Administration Certification is preferred, may be required by end of introductory period. Must pass all state required trainings and new hire orientation classes; maintain current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities. Computer skills required for documentation. Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills. Problem‑solving skills. Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements. Bilingual in any language is a plus. Preferred Selection Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.). Experience working with medically fragile people and/or those with physical limitations. Physical Requirements Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people and program supplies as necessary. Ability to operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movement. Ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time. Physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment. Ability to move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment. Ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to lift, transfer, carry, push, pull a person served when required through routine assistance or during an emergency. All employees must maintain ongoing training, certifications, and be otherwise compliant and in good standing with all program requirements as a condition of continued employment. Effect on End Result Ensure needs of persons served as identified by the IDT are met and satisfaction of the person is achieved. Ensure that the program is operated in compliance with the Scope of Work, VOAC policies and procedures and licensing and all Medicaid (ICF, Waiver, and other) regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas