Community Support Specialist — 32h/Week, Full Benefits

National Children; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

National Children’s Center, Inc. in Washington, DC area seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide support, teaching, and supervision to adults with IDD in the community. You will be part of the person’s circle of support, helping with everyday tasks and facilitating growth and community connections.

Schedule is Wednesday–Friday 3pm–11pm and Saturday 12pm–8pm (32 hours/week) with full-time benefits. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; HS Diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member.
• Valid drivers license preferred.
• CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

National Children’s Center, Inc. in Washington, DC area seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide support, teaching, and supervision to adults with IDD in the community. You will be part of the person’s circle of support, helping with everyday tasks and facilitating growth and community connections.

Schedule is Wednesday–Friday 3pm–11pm and Saturday 12pm–8pm (32 hours/week) with full-time benefits. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; HS Diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license