What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Technician / Vocational Center position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Direct Support Technician / Vocational Center
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH INTELL DISABILITY S
Requisition Number
2025230
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA (1013 Great Bridge Blvd.)
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE03
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$36,734 – 48,673Starting salary range.
Actual salary depends on skills and experience.
Actual salary depends on skills and experience.
Job Description
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH) is offering a wonderful opportunity to those applicants who enjoy helping and supporting adult individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or developmental or sensory impairments. This is a paraprofessional position in which duties include: responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of program members, by assisting them in self-care, communication, mobility, personal living skills. Direct Support Technicians are also responsible for connecting and integrating program members within the community by accessing different community resources.
An individual within the position of Direct Support Technician must be able to provide direct supervision to the individuals that attend the COPS program by ensuring the health and safety of program members.
An individual within the position of Direct Support Technician must be able to provide direct supervision to the individuals that attend the COPS program by ensuring the health and safety of program members.
- Access community resources, such as community centers, volunteer opportunities, parks, malls, museums, etc.
- Provide personal self-care, as well as meal preparation and assistance
- Completing progress/case notes and daily activity sheet.
- Serve as backup to our 24-hour residential facility when needed.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to the satisfactory completion of one year of college education in client health/mental health care, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days. Employees serving the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) population must pass ID Orientation Workbook training within thirty days of hire. Depending on the assignment, may be required to pass Medication Management Administration training within ninety days of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days. Employees serving the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) population must pass ID Orientation Workbook training within thirty days of hire. Depending on the assignment, may be required to pass Medication Management Administration training within ninety days of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to :
- Operate a city vehicle, such as a Mega Van, 15 passenger van, and minivan.
- Adhere to the City, CIBH, and COP program policies and procedures.
- Provide safe transportation to the individuals of the COP program.
- Assist passengers onboard and disembarking vehicles.
- Provide a program member with assistance out of a wheelchair to a table by lifting or using a Hoyer lift.
- To lift a person or item up to 50 lbs.
- Provide hand-over-hand assistance with meal preparation and guide a person from one location to another, using supportive equipment.
Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. - Must be able to complete Medicaid Direct Support training, such as CPR/First Aid, TOVA training, and achieve a Medication Assistance certificate.
Prefer some experience working with persons who are living with intellectual disabilities. It is preferable that a person within this position will have paraprofessional training and/or certification, such as working as a nursing assistant or certified nursing aide.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
11/21/2025
Job Close Date
11/30/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
VH=Very Heavy - Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Office equipment, computer, fax, copier, adaptive equipment, hoyer lift, city vehicle and van
Protective Equipment Required
latex glove, face mask occasionally
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Chemical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
M = Several Times Per Month
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
S = Seasonally
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Supervisor can assist if needed
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $36,734 - $48,673
