HRIDD PT Support Professional I
Company: Volunteers of America Chesapeake
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: November 26, 2022
Job Description:
This is a part-time position working from 6:00am-2:00pm on
Saturdays & Sundays each week.The Part Time Direct Support
Professional I position assists people who have Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities. Under supervision of the Residential
Coordinator, the DSP I will be responsible for providing direct
care and support to the people living in their home, licensed or
unlicensed. DSPs provide support to people to learn skills that
ultimately enable them to with less supervision and become active
members of their community. DSPs maintain people's safety and
well-being in accordance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake's
policies and procedures, and relevant regulations. DSPs support and
communicate with people using a person-centered approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides necessary supports as
identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team. Communicates and
coordinates with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning
Team, day program, and other providers of services and supports as
necessary and appropriate.Teaches, supports and performs household
tasks such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household
budgets, food shopping, etc.Assists, identifies, and meets the
needs of people to develop daily living skills. This includes
following their Person-Centered Plan consistently.DSPs may monitor
people to ensure medication is taken as prescribed. May assist
people to learn how to take medication independently. May assist
with medication administration.May perform crisis intervention; may
provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other types of assistance.
May plan, coordinate, and participate with people in their social
activities.Participates in assessment activities and on the
Person-Centered Planning Team as appropriate.Transports people
and/or provides mobility training to assist people to go to
appointments, grocery shopping, etc.Communicates and documents
activities and behaviors of people in log book, EHR and client
files as appropriate.May prepare food according to a developed
menu, which reflects peoples preferences and may include a
prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat, etc.) May teach and
support people to make health choices when shopping or dining
out.Attends staff meetings, and trainings as required by the
program. Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America
Chesapeake's Policies, procedures and established protocols.May
inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance needs. Ensures
fire and other safety procedures area carried out as directed.
Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the
home.May monitor activities of visitors to the home.Has up-to-date
knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake's policies and
procedures.documents all services in the electronic case management
system daily. Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire
support team.Performs other duties as assigned.EFFECT ON END RESULT
To ensure needs of the person are met
and client satisfaction is achieved through implementation of the
PCP.To ensure that the program is operated in compliance with the
Scope of Work, Volunteers of America Chesapeake's policies and
procedures, licensing, government regulations, and Medicaid waiver
regulations.People are living their best lives in their chosen
community. -OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. EEO/AA REQUIREMENTS
Min of a high school diploma, GED,
and/or IEP(1) yrs. of exp. working in the field of
intellectual/developmental. Exceptions may be made for less than
1-year experience to include enhanced supervision of the DSP by the
Qualified Professional until the year is obtained.Medication
Administration Certification is preferred, but may be required by
the end of the introductory period.Must pass All state required
trainings and new hire orientation classes. Must maintain current
certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant
governmental entities.Computer Skill required for documentation.
Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and
professional. Problem Solving abilities. Pass relevant local and
state background checks and drug testing requirements Bilingual in
any language a plus -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements
described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor
vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as
necessary. The 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.Operating office equipment requiring
continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain
in a sitting position for extended periods of timeA bona-fide
occupational exception may be established for this job based upon
sex/gender when it is necessary to ensure that at least one female
and one male are on duty during each shift, or to honor choice and
best practices.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Virginia Beach , HRIDD PT Support Professional I, Other , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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