MVLE, a Fedcap program, in Springfield, VA is looking to hire a full-time Personal Support Specialist to mentor and train our personal support professionals. Are you good at motivating others? Do you want an opportunity to put your training skills to good use? Would you like to join a respected human services nonprofit that\'s passionate about serving its community? If so, please read on! This psychology position in human services earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom\'s program, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right training opportunity to use your psychology expertise, apply today to join our nonprofit!
ABOUT MVLE Since 1971, MVLE has successfully provided a broad range of services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities through specialized training and programs that foster their personal and professional growth. We create opportunities for individuals to find their independence through community-based activities, supported employment, and customized skills training. Our mission is to create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities and break down barriers to employment through support services. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST As a Personal Support Specialist in human services, you assist our personal support professionals in training, coaching, mentoring, and counseling our clients with disabilities. The goal is to help our clients develop appropriate work attitudes and skills to gain employment opportunities. In collaboration with our program coordinators, you teach social and communication skills as well as positive behavioral changes. You ensure that positive behavior management techniques are used in accordance with Virginia guidelines and other protocols. In addition, you safely use our company vehicle to provide additional support and monitoring for our clients. You make sure individuals receive training that encourages them to meet their maximum potential. To stay compliant, you familiarize yourself with applicable personnel practices and policies as well as make sure personal support professionals complete required reporting documents. As needed, you assist in auditing worksites for regulatory, procedural, and policy compliance. You also research and develop innovative curricula, lesson plans, and techniques to engage individuals with a curriculum framework. Based on each individual\'s goals and outcomes, you teach employment, employment readiness, and group day curriculum to help them continuously improve. As needed, you also attend team meetings as well as maintain communication with parents, guardians, residential counselors, and other professionals regarding our client\'s overall progress. Your hard work makes a huge impact on the lives of our clients with disabilities, and it brings you great satisfaction to know you thrive in this position with our nonprofit!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• Bachelor\'s degree in human services, behavior management, psychology, or a related field OR equivalent experience
• Experience working directly with Medicaid, CARF regulations, and the ISP process
• Ability to research and develop a general and individualized curriculum for our learning programs
• Ability to drive a company vehicle during outings
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with software programs such as PowerPoint
• Valid driver\'s license and a clean driving record
• Covid-19 vaccination

Two years of experience working with and training individuals with disabilities is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Can you quickly learn new skills and technologies? Do you work well both independently and in a collaborative environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this psychology position with our human services nonprofit!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST This full-time psychology position with our human services nonprofit works during the day.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM? If you feel that you have the right psychology expertise for this Personal Support Specialist job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 22153