Senior Direct Support Professional
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Newport News
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Position Purpose: The Senior DSP is responsible for supporting
supervisors, staff and individuals in a residence and/or
habilitative activity program, which includes balancing the needs
of individuals, families, and other stakeholders. The purpose is to
produce meaningful community, employment, residence and/or
facility-based activities, leading to the integration of people
with intellectual disabilities and related disabilities into
community life. The incumbent will coordinate the day-to-day
activities and programs, while providing group leadership. Maintain
individual's confidential files for review; conduct specialized
training to team members in the department and other duties as
needed to assist the unit supervisor. Primary Duties:
- Coordinate the training of an assigned team of individuals, and
their involvement in meaningful activities
- Assist in the development of and ensure the implementation of
individual service plans utilizing a person-centered approach
- Provide input to, and implement individual behavior management
plans, including staff training of the plans
- Train staff to ensure the effective application of individual
training methods, and provide professional, age-appropriate
activities for individuals
- Schedule and conduct ISP reviews, within time periods required
by funding and referral sources
- Maintain individual confidential records and ensure program
notes and other records provided by staff meet the organizations
standards of quality
- Actively observe program implementation methods and practices
to ensure the active participation of individuals in the program
and the provision of individual choice is followed
- Continually communicate with families, other staff, case
managers and other agency personnel to provide exceptional
person-centered services
- Maintain assigned areas to ensure health and safety risks are
identified and reduced/eliminated and activities are conducted in a
safe and professional manner
- Maintain Medication Administration certification and ensures
Medication administration including the medication rooms are in
compliance
- Provide direct support to individuals as needed to ensure
program staffing needs are met
- Monitor and update ISP information collected for monthly and
quarterly reviews
- Comply with federal, state, and other accreditation licensing
standards for the agency/program, to include record keeping,
individual rights, confidentiality, input from persons served,
outcome management reports, as well as all other requested
duties
- Complete quarterly reviews of program plans
- Compare/correct and ensure data collection supports billing of
services and time entry properly tracks an individuals and staff
person's hours worked, PTO, etc.
- Conduct time studies, task analysis and motion studies as
required to support the use of Department of Labor 14c sub-minimum
wage standards if applicable
- Ability to obtain and maintain VersAbility Resources' required
training including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent
Crisis Intervention, and MODAPTS if applicable
- Responsible for interactions with various external contacts,
including the successful transaction of business where
applicable
- Ability to become certified on VersAbility Resources
operational equipment if applicable
- Occasionally may need to drive vehicles including, but not
limited to, large passenger vans
- Provide support for community integration efforts and HCBS
Rights Compliance
- Serve as interim supervisor, when appropriate
- Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skills Knowledge & Abilities:--- Must have a general knowledge of
implementing community based habilitation and employment service
for people with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities
--- Must have knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques
--- Knowledge of activity planning, community integration, and
person-centered planning desired --- Knowledge of current training
techniques, reinforcement schedules, and data sheet development for
programs desired --- Must multi-task --- Must be able to
demonstrate patience while training others that require frequent
prompting --- Must have effective oral and written communication
skills --- Must be able to train staff in programming techniques
--- Physically able to assist individuals in personal care or
behavior management and training programs --- Must be able to lift
fifty (50) pounds, bend through a full range of motion and stand
for extended periods of time --- Valid Virginia Driving license
required, and must be insurable under VersAbility Resources' auto
and liability insurance programs --- May be tasked with special
projects where the ability to work independently and/or while
interacting with other stakeholders is necessary Education: High
school diploma or GED is required, A four- year college degree in a
related field is preferred. Experience: A minimum of two years'
experience working with people with disabilities or a combination
of education and experience. Competencies: To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Accountability: Exhibits a willingness to accept responsibility
and to be held accountable for actions
- Adaptability: Exhibits the ability to change (or the
willingness to be changed) to fit changing circumstances. Exhibits
the ability to be a leader of change when circumstances call for
it
- Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when
accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved
- Collaboration: Works with others to produce mutually beneficial
outcomes and promotes collaborative working situations
- Customer Focus: Knowing the (internal and external) customer
business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs,
and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer
service
- Effective Communication: Creates an atmosphere in which timely
and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and
outside of the organization. Encourages open expression of opinions
and ideas
- Quality: Produces results or provides service that meets or
exceeds company standards
- Reliability: Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all
aspects of the job
- Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group
toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and
effective team dynamics Environmental:
- The incumbent works in a center based habilitation environment,
warehouse environment and frequent trips into the community.
- Person may encounter inclement weather such as extreme heat,
extreme cold, rain, snow etc.
- The work requires some physical exertion such as
lifting/supporting adults to facilitate daily health and hygiene
needs.
- Work will involve both standing and sitting for periods of two
hours without break. Certifications:
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Newport News , Senior Direct Support Professional, Other , Newport News, Virginia
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