What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Tappahannock House position at MIDDLE PENINSULA NORTHERN NECK CSB?
About MPNN BH
At the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
Our purpose is to serve our catchment area with the power of human connection in a compassionate and respectful way. If interested in serving your community while working at a rewarding career, you belong here.
Currently MPNN BH has positions for Direct Support Professionals at Warsaw House, King William I House ,Tapphannock House and Urbanna House these locations are hiring for Full-time, Part-time and PRN positions.
This position of Direct Support Professional is responsible for:
- Uses basic manners and polite language to show individuals we support, co-workers and members of the community dignity and respect to achieve their desired lifestyle.
- Encourages dreams, desires, and ambitions, no matter the size or seeming impossibility.
- Treats all individuals in ways that maximize their fullest potential and permits the best possible therapeutic outcome.
- Focuses on each individual as a Person not a disability, behavior, or by the equipment the individual uses. Shows that they value the individual as a contributing member of society rather than focusing on their disability label.
- Supports meaningful lives and relationships without judgment by listening and learning the person's concept of what a meaningful life and/or relationship is defined as, and not imparting our own ideas or biases.
- Never misses the opportunity to support a positive change in someone's life by remaining ever mindful and vigilant for information that helps us understand what a person wants for their life.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent, and 2 to 4 month's experience providing direct support or personal assistance to a person with a disability is preferred.
Must possess valid Virginia Driver's License. Must pass a background check. Must be certified tuberculosis free on an annual basis as required by licensing authority. Must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, Medication Management and Certification for Medicaid Waiver DSP Competencies and Home Community Based Services upon hiring.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental ,and vision insurance(TLC Anthem BCBS)
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12 paid holiday, PTO accrued monthly)
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System(VRS)
- Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness
http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/
The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace.
Benefits listed are for full-time qualifying employees. EOE