Direct Support Professional II

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Direct Support Professional II to serve adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities within a residential setting. This position will work at our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) assisting the ID/DD population with activities of daily living. 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.

** And here is the exciting part! This position is eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus!

Specific Duties:

• Implement Person-Centered Treatment plans for up to 12 assigned participants.

• 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.

• Administer medications as prescribed utilizing the 5 Rights of administration; Assist with and/or complete hygiene tasks to include, but not limited to, showering, bathing, utilizing the restroom, changing protective undergarments, brushing teeth, etc.

• Utilize safety and medical equipment as directed and trained by clinical staff.

• Assist with scheduling and escorting on medical appointments, ensuring all necessary documentation from medical appointments and events are properly obtained and routed.

• Ensure all residents receive a well-balanced meal a minimum of three times per day with a morning and afternoon snack option.

• 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).

Available shifts:

• Sun - Wed, 9:30PM – 7:30AM

• Wed – Sat, 9:30PM – 7:30AM

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.

• $500 awarded on your first full paycheck

• $750 after six months with a "Meets Expectations" performance evaluation

• $1,250 after one years with a "Meets Expectations" performance evaluation

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 City's 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:

Two years or more experience working with adults with ID
One year or more of ICF/ ID Residential experience
Medication Administration Certification
Experience providing positive behavioral support
Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record
CNA or other medical experience

Special Instructions:

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.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
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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.