Direct Support Professional 2

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G18

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $19.58 - $30.52

Starting rate may be negotiable based on qualifications.

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

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire Part-time Direct Support Professional II's with experience working with adults with intellectual disability and experience inside an Intermediate Care Facility {ICF}, Residential or long-term care setting for the Indian River Road Intermediate Care Facility.

Available Shifts

• Friday - Monday: 2:00pm - 9:30pm
• Saturday - Monday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Duties:

• Ensure and implement that all aspects of the individuals' plans are executed promptly and consistently for 10 individuals.

• Assist the Shift Leader and team in assessing all client needs, recreational activities, outings, and shift assignments for the day at the beginning of the shift.

• Complete tasks required for primary clients, including maintaining fund ledgers, personal inventories, room cleaning, etc.

• Maintain good knowledge of the medication process, including reviewing the MAR, passing medications without errors, verification, counts, etc.

• Attend assigned medical appointments and complete medical/dental consults after appointments.

• Maintain effective, respectful communication with day program staff and team members to identify and address areas of concern.

• Participate in mentoring new staff under the direction of the immediate supervisor.

• Ensure safety within the physical environment as well as food safety.

• Identify and defuse crises and contact necessary program staff for reporting purposes.

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 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 driver’s 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 City’s operational status.

Skills:

Client Relationship Management, Client Services, Direct Support, Disabilities

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.