Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Jobs in Virginia

Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization. CLA was founded in 1987 and provides residential support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and integrated place to call home, we operate 12 homes for 42 individuals in the Northern Virginia region. CLA promotes the individual development and enhancement of daily living skills, participation in community and involvement with family and friends. We provide residential supports that meet the unique needs of each individual and work in close collaboration with county support coordinators, families and experts to develop the appropriate person centered plan of services. Relationships are the basis for all of the work we do. Whether a staff member has worked with an individual for 30 years or 30 days, there is an emphasis on dignity, respect, choice and collaboration.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned homes or programs. Supervises and trains assigned Direct Support Professionals. Provides assistance and support to the individuals supported and serves as main contact for case management, families, guardians and other authorized persons such as consultants or other providers.

• Serves as the main contact at the home for families, case managers, consultants, and other authorized persons.
• Ensures the timely development of the annual Person Centered Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each individual supported, in collaboration with case management, family members and other team members and monitor active treatment and documentation.
• Implements or ensures the implementation of the particular requirements of the ISP on a daily basis. In the ICF, ensures compliance with all pertinent federal regulations applicable to community ICFs.
• Monitors workshops/rehab. providers/day programs and outside recreation activities.
• Conducts and oversees assessments to implement and revise goals for residents.
• Facilitates collection of baseline data for programming efforts.
• Oversees and trains staff on techniques of medication administration.
• Monitors medication management and correct interpretation of Physician Orders and MAR’s.
• Participates in on call after hours and weekend rotational duties and monitors Behaviour Management programs.
• Promotes resident’s rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity and respect, report suspected abuse or neglect, and supports independent expression, choice and decision‑making.
• Provides training, assists and supports the individuals supported in all activities of daily living (ADLs) according to their specific support needs. These areas will include hygiene, wellness matters, housekeeping, communications, socialization, appropriate use of leisure time, shopping and money management, use of community resources, and other activities of daily living, as necessary.
• Assist, support, oversee, model and/or train individuals on personal care issues including bathing, toileting, ostomy care, catheters, diabetes monitoring, and other related functions.
• Applies quality improvement principles, tools and techniques; assists in data collections; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; educates new staff in new process.
• Complete semi‑annual documentation regarding individuals’ satisfaction with services.
• Complete annual supervisor competencies checklist.
• Ensures required plan documentation, reports, and other CLA records are maintained.
• Ensures appropriate and adequate staff coverage by maintaining staff schedules for the home, participating in after hours and weekend on‑call duties, and providing coverage as required.
• Ensures all maintenance needs of the homes and vehicles are completed as needed and in accordance with prescribed maintenance schedules.
• Conducts weekly review on site, and monthly balancing of house accounts, resident’s accounts, and receipts at the CLA business office.
• Writes, reviews or submits reports as required.
• Schedules and conducts monthly staff meetings at the home.
• Attends management meetings and CLA all‑staff meetings.
• Processes assigned staff leave requests for Project Director approval.
• Conducts staff training, including relief staff, on procedures, required documentation, and any other related to the needs of the individuals supported.
• Schedules and follows up on medical referrals, procurement of medication and monitoring of MARs (Medication Administration Records).
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure support services are being provided as required, that staff are performing as directed and within the expectations of their respective job descriptions, and that necessary documentation is completed and correct.
• Researches opportunities for the individuals supported to build community relationships and participate in community activities, and implement participation.
• Ensures monthly fire, evacuation, and emergency preparedness drills for residents and staff are done, and completes required documentation, in accordance with licensing regulations. Reviews data from drills to best inform emergency training and procedures for each home and individual.
• Coordinates with the Project Director and other CLA staff to ensure the home is compliant with CLA policy, licensure, Medicaid Waiver requirements, human rights requirements, OSHA requirements, and other contractual policies and procedures as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may supervise up to 12 Direct Support Professionals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At least one year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and one of the following credentials: (i) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed in Virginia, (ii) a registered nurse licensed in Virginia, or (iii) completion of at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field, including, but not limited to sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure and policy manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before family groups of the individuals supported, other interested parties, or employees of CLA.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

The employee is required to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Additionally, the employee is required to have his or her privately owned vehicle immediately available while on duty. The vehicle must be legally licensed, registered and insured according to the laws of the state of the employee’s residence. The vehicle must be maintained for safe highway operation. The employee is required to maintain CPR/First Aid certification and to maintain required training and certification in such other areas as are necessary for CLA licensure or mandated by CLA Policy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and provide physical support for individuals weighing over 200 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Community Living Alternatives is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender (except where sex is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, military status, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CLA depends solely on your qualifications.

• Hiring Manager(s) Calvin Crenshaw
• Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
• Shift Various Shifts
• Schedule Salaried
• Pay Rate 65,000 - 75,000
• This position is currently accepting applications.