St. Johns Community Services Commitment to Excellence.

We have been around a long time more significant than 150 years, so we know how to do it right! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to delivering nothing less than exceptional support to those for whom we support. That is why we are devoted to investing in our employees professional development to help them carry out their duties responsibly, effectively, and above standard. St. John's Community Services' DSPs are trained and internally certified by our team of nurses and senior-level clinical staff to provide the best support and care to the individuals we serve. Our DSPs are expected to perform to the highest industry and St. John's standards, including:

1) Providing Person-Centered Supports

• Delivering individualized support
• Customizing support for each participant
• Coaching team members to use person-centered practices where applicable
• Developing custom objectives

2) Participant Empowerment

• Developing Strategies
• Effective Participant Partnership
• Self-Advocacy
• Identifying and Sharing Resources

3) Documentation

• Preserving documents
• Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Staying abreast of documentation systems, processes, and procedures

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support our clients within the communities of Virginia.

OPCO is all about getting the clients out of the house and into the community. Monday through Friday, we support them in making sure they can live their very best lives outside while providing community engagement and job coaching. They look at job and community services opportunities. The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, and reposition a person served as needed up to 50 pounds. The candidate will assist with hand-over-hand techniques when supporting skills, including travel training and essential computer support.

Fairfax:

Open Shift

8:30am-4:30 pm (2 shifts)

# of Clients: Currently have seven clients, four waiting

Annandale

# of Clients: Currently nine clients, six waiting

Open Shift:

8am-4pm (1)

8:30am-3:30 pm (2)

Leesburg

# of Clients: Currently seven clients, Waiting is all seven clients

Open Shift:

• 8 am-4 pm (2)

Winchester

# of Clients: Currently 4, Waiting is three clients

Open Shift:

8 am-4 pm (2)

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for carrying out the mission and core values of the organization through relationship-building activities internally and externally, as well as skills training acquired as a result of the implementation of the Individuals Service Plan.
• Facilitate individuals active participation in community-based activities, including employment and volunteer activities;
• Complete daily and routine data collection and documentation stipulated in the individuals ISP, including behavioral support and other specialized plans.
• Observe, respond to, and report/document an individuals physical, social, behavioral, and personal needs by recognizing any personal changes that may require additional follow-up or attention.
• Monitor and report any unusual events by SJCS policy and state regulations.
• Assist in developing activity calendars to ensure that the activities conducted meet the needs of the individuals supported as indicated in ISPs.
• Provide safe transportation to and from scheduled community activities, appointments, employment, and community sites
• Provide regular feedback regarding fleet transportation services as needed and requested.
• Provides adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety, including administering a medication that is timely and in the correct dosage
• Attends and participates in all relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings; and
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Required/verification required for international secondary education credentials.
• One or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities required; experience in community-based programs preferred.
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction's current criminal background/records check requirements.
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements. Current CPR, Medication Administration, and MANDT certification preferred.

Shift Differential

Our DSP staff earns shift differentials if required to remain on staff during inclement weather events.

Employee Benefits

We offer flexible work schedules, and our flexible benefits for those who qualify exceed the standard!

• Matching 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Medical (Low and High Options)
• Vision
• Dental (PPO & HMO)
• Sick Leave (Bi-Weekly Accrual)
• Vacation Leave (Bi-Weekly Accrual)
• Pre-Paid Legal Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life (Employee & Spouse)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Life & AD&D (Dependents)
• Hospitalization
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Critical Illness/Cancer
• Training & Development

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.

Learn more about St. Johns Community Services at www.sjcs.org. Apply today!