Direct Support Professional Behavioral Specialist 1

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $44,907.20 - $69,971.20
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient applicant pool is established.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Virginia Beach Department of Human Services West Neck Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) is looking to fill a DSP - Shift Leader position with an individual who is ignited by providing excellent service to others. The ideal candidate will have three (3) or more years in a residential setting and direct shift leader experience.  Enrich our talented team and make an impact on the intellectually disabled community residing in the City of Virginia Beach.

Our residents will deeply appreciate you, and here's the really exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus!**

Available shifts:

• Sunday – Wednesday: 9pm – 7am
• Sunday – Wednesday: 1:30pm – 9:30pm

Job duties:

• Work with the QDDP to identify strengths and needs and develop training objectives for client(s).
• Function primarily as a Shift Leader to ensure that all aspects of 12 clients’ plans are executed in a timely and consistent manner. Be familiar with and able to implement IPPs for 12 clients.
• Perform medication passes when needed; attend assigned medical appointments/outings. Complete medical/dental consults after appointments.
• Communicate with the direct care team(s), nursing staff, Qualified Developmental Disability Professionals (QDDPs), Recreation, day program staff, families/Authorized Representatives (ARs), and the general public, including medical professionals.
• As Shift Leader, assess all client needs, and activities and provides guidance to other direct care staff.
• Maintain good knowledge of the medication process, including looking behind, checking the MAR, etc.
• Identify and defuse crisis situations and contact necessary program staff for reporting purposes. Maintain general Human Rights knowledge and identify reportable situations and to whom.
• Maintain and complete fund ledger for primary client 1x per week.
• Complete documentation for assigned responsibilities and, when required, assess the accuracy of collected data and communicate the need for revisions in programming.
• Communicate in an effective, respectful, professional fashion, using methods easily understood by the client involved.
• Participate in the hiring and mentoring of new staff under the direction of the immediate supervisor.

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.

Preferences:

• Experience working in a residential setting
• Experience with documenting in an electronic health record
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience with following individual support plans
• Experience with providing total direct care for adults
• Experience with direct supervision of staff or team lead
• Experience with administering medications

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

• $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $1,500 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”.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes

• CDL: No

• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

• CPS Check: Yes

• Physical: No

• Respirator: No

• Psychological Screening: No

• Polygraph: No

• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities such as, sociology, psychology, or special education. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. May be required to qualify as Qualified Mental Health Professional or related designation as required by program.

Skills:

Developmental Disabilities, Direct Care, Direct Service, Disabilities, Support Plans

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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VRS 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.