DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL II

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Direct Support Professional II

Direct Support Professional II-(Full-Time & On-Call)

Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $22

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Direct Support Professional II (Full-Time & On-Call). Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our non-profit organization qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, allowing eligible employees to potentially receive student loan forgiveness. ECS is also a registered site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment plan.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.

Our Direct Support Professional II is committed to supporting adults with developmental disabilities in experiencing life opportunities that are meaningful to each person. The Direct Support Professional II is a team member who provides support to people who live in a community group home setting.

SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a passion for working with adults with developmental disabilities in providing support, guidance, and opportunities for people to learn new skills.
• Possesses creative teaching methods when providing opportunities for people to gain and strengthen skills.
• Willingness to share interests, hobbies, and community networks, as a way to expand horizons for the people receiving services.
• Remains vigilant in ensuring optimal health and safety and that all documentation reflects supports provided.
• Knowledgeable in providing supports and skill building opportunities in life areas such as: community living, health, relationships, coping skills, medication administration, personal care, home cleanliness, safety, budgeting, and crisis intervention.
• Familiar with Home and Community Based regulations & Human Rights regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use Electronic Health Record to record extensive and detailed documentation.
• General knowledge of basic personal health care and home management.
• Ability to work with intellectually disabled, elderly, and other special population clients from all socio-economic background.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Virginia driver’s license
• Ability to regularly lift lightweight materials and occasionally lift heavy materials (over 60 pounds).
• Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Speaking Spanish is a plus

To contact HR regarding this job posting, please email [email protected]

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.