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Direct Support Professional 2
ST MARYS HOME —Norfolk, VA
- $17.00 - $19.89 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Continuing education credits
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Direct Support Professional II
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $19.58 - $30.52 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
Full Time - Direct Support Professional 2 - The Beach House (Group Home)
ST MARYS HOME —Virginia Beach, VA
- $17.00 - $19.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Data analysis skills
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Direct Support Professional 2 - The Beach House (Group Home)- Part Time weekend shift
ST MARYS HOME —Virginia Beach, VA
- $17.00 - $19.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Data analysis skills
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Direct Support Professional 2

ST MARYS HOME -
Norfolk, VA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$17.00 - $19.89 an hour

Benefits

Continuing education credits

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Patient lift systems
Rehabilitation devices
Wheelchair mobility assistance
Physical assistance for special education students
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Description:

EVENING shift (2:30p-11p) receives and additional $2.50/hour shift differential

I . JOB SUMMARY: DSP2 is a team member who provides support and services to individual children and/or young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities which are focused on helping each individual to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. A DSP2 follows a person-centered model of care to assist assigned individuals to participate fully and meaningfully in their daily routines at the Home and in the community. This includes ensuring that active, individualized treatment is a continuous, ongoing, and integrated effort focused on helping the individual develop the skills needed so that they can live the kind of life that they desire. DSP2 functions as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team supporting all services and activities identified in each Individual Support Plan (ISP). This position requires excellent communication skills, kindness and compassion, an understanding of the kinds of support required by children and young adults with special needs, as well as competency in providing detailed behavioral support strategies to ensure safety, encourage growth, social development and engagement.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Supports - Assists assigned children and/or young adults with all their daily needs, including but not limited to:

assisting children and young adults to participate in routine, scheduled and spontaneous activities at the Home and in the community, such as preparing for school, attending appointments, and participating in field trips and recreational activities such as sports, music, reading, arts and crafts, games, study groups, swimming in the hydra therapy pool, etc.
grooming, hair care, nail care, mouth care, dressing, bathing, and toileting/diapering
eating and following designated individualized feeding techniques
applying splints and braces
therapeutic positioning using a variety of adaptive equipment in multiple environments
mobility, including lifting individuals from a seated or lying down position, pushing individuals in their wheelchairs, using adapted lifting equipment, and helping individuals walk and maintain stability

Health Maintenance

provides as much care and assistance needed to promote good health and maintain safety
helps individuals receive medical care and communicate with medical professionals
monitors, records and reports information regarding health conditions. Fluid input, output, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Seizure observation, documentation, and reporting.
monthly weights
reports any changes in an individual’s physical condition and seeks medical intervention when needed

Skills Development

applies effective communication strategies and teaches necessary skills to the individuals served
implements support programs as written and at the frequency required as identified in an individual’s ISP
demonstrates accurate data collection procedures as required by the ISP to document progress on skill development and achievement
can incorporate skill development opportunities in a natural manner throughout the regular daily routines
participates in team planning meetings and provide feedback to ensure the development of meaningful and appropriate ISPs

Behavior Development

serves as role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors, and coaching individuals using approved techniques and strategies
develops and maintains relationships of trust and respect
uses approved physical intervention techniques as directed to protect individuals and others
provides support and assistance by participating in each individual’s specific behavior training programs and completing necessary documentation
works closely with the Support Coordinator and the Program Manager to ensure plans are implemented effectively and modifications affected as needed
assists with data collection and analysis for support outcomes and behavioral interventions for assigned children

Advocacy

assists individuals with achieving personal goals and works on behalf of individuals to overcome barriers
helps individuals participate in activities of their choice and supports their gifts and talents
acts in the best interest of each individual’s personal beliefs, choices, and interests rather than in response to perceived shortcomings or staff interests
encourages and assists children and young adults in the exploration of new opportunities and environments
encourages social development and relationships with friends and other meaningful relationships through active and appropriate engagement with others

Operational Support

maintains and cares for each individual’s personal belongings and adaptive equipment
maintains clean and orderly living units and program areas for the individuals served
provides supervision and always ensures safety of individuals
participates in shift report on living units and in school-to-evening transition report in the classrooms when needed and completes necessary documentation
works collaboratively with others to implement and oversee a variety of recreational activities
ensures appropriate support and supervision to all individuals while promoting increased independence and choice
reports equipment problems, unusual incidents or injuries appropriately and completes necessary paperwork.

Professional Behavior

is familiar with and applies organizational mission and values at all times
complies with all policies and procedures at St. Mary’s, including but not limited to: attendance, punctuality, dress code, infection control, safety, lifting, abuse and neglect, and confidentiality
acts in a professional manner and communicates effectively with others
works promptly and efficiently so that individuals arrive at scheduled activities prepared and on time
is respectful and courteous to individuals, fellow employees, and visitors
follows instructions with a positive attitude
activates employer-paid annual membership in the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals
attends all mandatory in-service training sessions; attends at least 4 Webinars presented by the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals.
completes at least fifteen (15) in-service training hours or CEU’s every twelve months

Other duties as assigned: There may be occasions when staff are reassigned to provide the best benefit to the children/young adults served and to support operational effectiveness. These decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
Previous experience working with individuals in an elementary educational environment or working with special needs children and young adults preferred.
Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges preferred.
Drivers’ license, and acceptable driving record required.
CPR, Basic First Aid, and some DSP experienced preferred.

Physical and Other Requirements

Must complete Person Centered Practice Training and pass competency assessments after the training.
Must complete training and demonstrate competency of Safety Care concepts and physical interventions.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for variable periods of time.
Must be able to follow proper procedures to safely lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds, use lifting equipment, and position individuals in a variety of positioning equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Must wear company-issued ID badge at all times.

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