Full Time-Lead Direct Support Professional-10a-8p

Description

Heart Havens seeks a caring Full Time Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work at our Tate home in Ashland, VA who embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability, integrity, respect, and empathy. 

We're looking for people who will encourage the people we support to be true members of their communities by helping them connect to community resources and events and motivate them to try new things. At every level of our organization, we look for people who think creatively, are team players, have strong attention to detail, and are passionate about providing inclusive communities for people with a developmental disability. 

As a Lead DSP, you'll empower adults with a developmental disability to live full, vibrant, and happy lives. While you'll provide support for everyday activities, such as meal preparation, you'll also support people as they plan for bigger events, such as trips. You'll support people as they discover what they're passionate about and pursue their dreams. One thing's for sure: every day with Heart Havens is different!  

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:  High school diploma or GED preferred.  2 years previous direct support experience required.  

Qualifications and Expectations: 

·  Valid Virginia driver’s license 

Physical Requirements: 

· May require driving up to 8 hours 

· May require frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and walking

· May require standing up for up to 8 hours 

· May require lifting at times, up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions:

As a Lead Direct Support Professional, you are expected to be flexible in terms of scheduling.  You may be required to adjust scheduled hours to maintain ratio in the program; cover overnight shifts; or adjust your weekly schedule to meet the changing needs of the residents in the program. 

Required Skills:  -Ability to understand and follow service requirements

-Ability to participate in a team-oriented work environment

-Ability to manage time to successfully complete job duties

-Ability to interact and communicate with individuals exhibiting a variety of characteristics 

-Ability to perform First-Aid, behavior management interventions, and medication management 

-Ability to support residents with Activities of Daily Living

-Ability to observe, record and report residents’ behavior, attitude and physical condition

-Ability to write objective and accurate daily notes that capture support offered and given to residents 

-Ability to safely operate and maintain adaptive equipment and assistive technology 

-Ability to carry out the physical requirements of assisting and lifting individuals, as necessary 

-Must understand and respect residents Human Rights and be always able treat them with dignity

-Must be able to follow the policies and procedures of Heart Havens to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

-Must be able to demonstrate abilities that improve or maintain the health and wellness of those they support. 

-Must have verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with residents, co-workers, and family members

-Must model Heart Havens’ mission and values in daily actions

-Must have proficient typing and computer skills 

-Must be able to transport residents in Heart Havens vehicles

-Must maintain required certifications: Therapeutic Options, Medication Administration, and First Aid/CPR/AED

Essential Lead DSP Job Functions:

- The Lead Direct Support Professional should be flexible in terms of scheduling. This means filling in when an emergency arises or when there is a callout, staying late, and the ability to work weekends as needed. 

-Notifies Program leadership and appropriate contacts of incidents, behavioral changes, medical updates, and important messages (e.g. phone messages)

-Completes Incident Reports (General Event Reports) in a timely manner and seeks guidance as needed.

-Assists in the training of existing and new staff on the needs of the residents, routines of the home, and general expectations of the program.

-Ensures the accuracy of all required documentation such as ISP notes and T-Logs. This position will be responsible for maintaining and preparing essential documentation during their shift.

-Provides support to residents as outlined in their ISPs, Residential Plan for Supports, and other relevant support plans (e.g. Behavior suppor