DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, REACH - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)
REQ#: 91000023
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent serves as a Region 1 Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation (REACH) DSP for adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in addition to those presenting with challenging behaviors (DD/BH) residing in Developmental Services Region I of Virginia which covers the nine Community Services Boards (CSBs) within Region 1. This position is the REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home (RCTH) direct care professional. This position participates in facilitating daily programs and individualized activities and support for habilitative and/or rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, personal care/assistance, health care and other activities. DSPs participates as part of comprehensive REACH services that collaborate with individual’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required and one year of full-time relevant experience. Valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles is required. The incumbent must be able to perform all essential duties.
POSITION LOCATION: On site of REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home; other Region Ten group homes and day programs as assigned. Travel throughout Region 1.
SALARY: Grade 7
SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly
