Direct Support Professional Part - Time

Title: Direct Support Professional Part Time -Wage

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $20.74 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern Va Training Center

Agency Website: https://www.sevtc.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Looking for a career with meaning and purpose? Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is hiring for multiple, part-time (no benefits) Direct Support Professional's to join our team. The Direct Support Professional provides a variety of support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. These positions will implement daily training programs and behavior support plans.

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

About the Role

These positions are considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested. 

• Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, educational/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Run training programs; administer medications; collect and record pertinent data and complete required documentation 
• Contribute to and maintain an environment that is supportive of individual choices, enriching, homelike, safe and nurturing for people with disabilities
• Support and instruct individuals in a range of daily living skills including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development
• Monitor leisure time, recreational, social and activities of choice
• May be supporting individuals receiving emergency stabilization services 
• Drive facility vans to transport individuals

Shift Differential is available for the following shifts:
1st shift weekend $3.00/hr.
2nd shift weekday $2.50/hr. weekend $3.00/hr.
3rd shift weekday $2.25/hr. weekend $3.00/hr.

All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s Pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management, for continued employment. (Preservice training class is 12 days long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and one day 2p-10p).

Position numbers W0080, W0101, W0093, and W0026 will be filled from this posting.

These wage positions are limited to working no more than 1,500 hours during the 12 months of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12 months. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Skills and experience required:

We seek candidates with experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. We also seek the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be dependable, accountable, and reliable
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must have ability to work with an integrated team
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have active, valid driver’s license

Bonus points if you have:

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

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers' individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: (757) 424-8545

Email: sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.