Senior Direct Support Professional with Security Clearance

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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:

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