Direct Support Professional I

Working Title Direct Support Professional I
Role Title Direct Service Associate II - 49052
Job Open Date 03-20-2014
Open Until Filled
Full-Time Salaried

Hiring Range $20,484 - $24,480 annually
Agency: Southeastern VA Training Center (723)
http://www.sevtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/


Location Chesapeake - 550
Position Number 00033 Job Posting Number 0077911

Job Description Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking individuals with a strong physical presence and ability to act as a role model for adult men to provide direct support and training to people with severely challenging behaviors who are diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

- Provide a variety of support services for adults with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors including physical aggression
- Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Run training programs; administer medications; collect and record pertinent data and complete required paperwork
- Contribute to and maintain an environment that is supportive of individual choices, enriching, homelike, safe and nurturing for people with disabilities
- Support and instruct individuals in a range of daily living skills including: self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development
- Implement daily training programs and behavior support plans
- Monitor leisure time, recreational, social and activities of choice
- May be supporting individuals receiving emergency stabilization services Minimum Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid Driver's License. Candidates with out-of-state Driver's License must provide a copy of their driving record transcript within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, interact positively and professionally with peers, other team members and supervisors.
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions; observe and accurately observe report and describe observations and in writing.
- Good comprehension of English, spoken and written.
- Must be able to learn and acquire skills of basic care and treatment plans; to read, understand and carry out individualized programs and to recognize and appropriately react to behavioral, medical and other emergencies.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position to include: standing, bending, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds or ¼ of your body weight, and intervening with aggressive behaviors.

Must successfully complete the facility's Pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management, for continued employment. (Pre service training class is 4 weeks long, 3 weeks 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and the fourth week 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm).

POSITION WILL WORK PRIMARILY 1:45 PM TO 10:15 PM, ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, BUT INCUMBENTS WILL NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE TO COVER OTHER SHIFTS IF NECESSARY (6AM-2:30PM AND 10PM-6AM). Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with individuals with aggressive behaviors or mental health issues

- Related education or experience, either personally or professionally, working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, or in the medical field
- Prefer some knowledge of program activities including recreation, leisure skills, communication, vocational, and educational programming

Special Requirements AN FBI background check will be required prior to employment. Only completed applications accepted.

Resumes' may be submitted but do not substitute for a completed state application. Special Instructions to Applicants We offer a competitive salary and state benefit package, including life, health and disability insurance; and excellent deferred compensation and retirement program; and a generous leave package.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. We encourage candidates to submit applications via this website. You may also submit a state application form by mail or fax to:
Brenda Coburn, Human Resources,
2100 Steppingstone Square,
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320,
Facsimile number: (757) 424-6746.


If accommodation is needed with the application and/or interview process for applicants with disabilities please contact Brenda Coburn, Human Resource Analyst at 757-424-8545.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is a tobacco-free workplace. The use of tobacco products are prohibited on facility grounds, buildings and agency or personal vehicles.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.

Documents Resume
Cover Letter Required Applicant Documents

Contact Information
Name Brenda Coburn
Phone Fax 757-424-6746
Email: jobs@sevtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov
Address: 2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320