Direct Support Professional; Night Shift

Direct Support Professional (Night Shift)

Apply for the Direct Support Professional (Night Shift) position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
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Title: Direct Support Professional (Night Shift)
State Role

Title:

49053
Hiring Range: $38,630 commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southeast VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility support.
• Utilize behavior management strategies for individuals exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support while promoting independence.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and work collaboratively with a support team.
• Foster a safe, structured, and positive environment.

3rd shift: 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Weekday: $2.25 /hr. Weekend: $3.00 /hr.

All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s Pre-service training program, including Person-Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical/behavioral management. Training in behavior management and crisis intervention is available. The Preservice class is 10 days long, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and one day 2 p – 10 p.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, accountable, and reliable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work with an integrated team.
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard, mouse, and navigating an Electronic Health Record with minimal assistance after training.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, providing support during daily personal care, and intervening with aggressive behaviors.
• Successful completion of the facility’s Pre-Service training program (CPR, First Aid, medication administration, nutritional management, physical/behavioral management) is required for continued employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, Residential Supervisors, Supervisors, Administrator on Duty, and  members.

• Prior experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other disabilities.
• Prior experience working with medically fragile individuals.
• Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional, Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic medical records.

You will receive confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Check the status in your account under “Your Application.”

Name:
Sarita Jordan
Phone: (757) 424‑8545
Email: sarita.jordanginia.gov

We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Provide an AHP Letter. For more info, call 800‑552‑5019.