Behavior Specialist I - DSP Lead

About the Role - Works in the City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Provides interventions and support to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential environment. - Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of program participants while upholding all Human Rights and Home and Community-Based Service rights. Key Responsibilities 1. Implements Person-Centered Individual Support Plans for up to twelve assigned participants. 2. Assists with meal preparation, hygiene care, and activities of daily living. 3. Completes required documentation showing progress or regression towards participant goals within regulatory deadlines. 4. Reviews and provides feedback on documentation and hourly billing of Direct Support Professional IIs. 5. Signs and verifies quarterly reviews in the electronic health record by the due date. 6. Manages behavioral and crisis situations utilizing Therapeutic Options Techniques. 7. Schedules and escorts participants to medical appointments and ensures proper documentation routing. 8. Identifies and supports participants in community integration opportunities. 9. Prepares and reviews medication administration records, ensuring entries match physician orders, and administers medications utilizing the five Rights. 10. Monitors financial ledgers, completes monthly supply inventories, and conducts household and grocery shopping as a procurement cardholder. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience: Any combination of education above the high school level and/or experience equivalent to four years in fields utilizing required knowledge, such as sociology, psychology, or special education. - Licensing: May be required to have or obtain a current and valid driver's license. Special Requirements - Must be willing to work hours in excess of normally scheduled hours for short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies. - A DMV transcript and a Child Protective Services check are required. - Preferred qualifications include CNA certification, two or more years of experience working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, two or more years administering medications, and one or more years utilizing electronic health records. Selection Process 1. Application Review: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until a qualified pool of applicants is found. 2. Evaluation: Responses to supplemental questions are evaluated and must be supported by the application and resume. 3. Interview: Qualified candidates are invited to interview based on their demonstrated experience and qualifications. How to Apply - Complete the online application in its entirety. - Attach a resume, as it is required for this posting. - Ensure all supplemental questions are answered and supported by the provided application and resume details. Employment Details - Employer: City of Virginia Beach, Department of Human Services. - Benefits: Includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid Leave. - Retirement: Full-time employees must contribute 5 percent of their annual salary toward their VRS retirement account via pre-tax payroll deduction. - Workplace Policy: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug-free workplace.