Direct Support Professional II

Direct Support Professional II

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.

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).

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.

• $500 awarded on your first full paycheck
• $750 after six months with a "Meets Expectations" performance evaluation
• $1,250 after one year with a "Meets Expectations" performance evaluation