Lead Direct Support Professional $20.53/An Hour+ Benefits

Heart Havens is seeing a Full-Time Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) to join the team at our Post Oak home in Virginia Beach, Virgina. Are you someone that will embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability, integrity, respect, and empathy? We are currently looking for the LDSP to work the following shift:

The Lead Direct Support Professional position takes on a leadership role in completing critical routine tasks within the program, including maintaining up to date client records, documenting daily progress notes, and responding to urgent resident issues and concerns. This role requires a combination of direct care skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other team members and the House Coordinator.

If you are dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities and have the leadership skills necessary to manage a team of Direct Support Professionals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Lead Direct Support Professional.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a passion for and desire to work with people with developmental disabilities and other physical or mental disabilities.

• Knowledge of basic human physical and psychological needs.

• Knowledge and use of person-centered approach.

• Knowledge of simple health and safety precautions.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform simple nursing care, first-aid, behavior management, personal and environment hygiene.

• Ability to write daily progress and behavior reports using a professional, objective style and voice.

• Ability to use computer and other electronic equipment.

• Ability to interact with individuals, community members and other treatment team members.

• Ability to read and comprehend training manuals.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

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

• Exercise of mature judgment in appraising a situation and adopting an effective course of action.

• Ability to learn basic operation and maintenance of adaptive equipment.

• Ability to be supportive and patient.

• Ability to be a team player.

• Ability to be compassionate and empathetic

• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals exhibiting a variety of characteristics related to disabilities.

• Ability to observe, record and report participant’s behavior, attitude and physical condition.

• Ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals and other employees.

• Ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines.

• Ability to create processes to effectively manage job duties.

• Ability to come to work, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, and remain active during shift.

• Demonstrated understanding of the rights of people with a disability.

•Ability to work flexible hours and unconventional schedules, including evening, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications for a Direct Support Professional:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of basic human physical and psychological needs
• Knowledge and passionate use of person-centered approach
• Knowledge of health and safety precautions
• Demonstrated leadership ability, emotional maturity and patience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient typing and computer skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Required training: Therapeutic Options, 1st Aid/CPR/AED, 32 hour Medical Administration (paid training provided)

Benefits for Direct Support Professionals

• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Education Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonuses

In order to be employed as a Direct Support Professional, candidates must comply with state background screening requirements.

Heart Havens is committed to equal access and opportunity for everyone. Heart Havens does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religious affiliation, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, or veteran status in employment, partnership or program delivery.