Direct Support Assistant

True Friends; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 16,672 - 23,746; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to gain leadership skills

Employee Referral Program

Retirement Savings Plan with 3% Employer Match

Cabin Rental Discounts

Fun organization-wide events

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Direct Support Assistant in Annandale, VA. This part-time role involves supporting participants with personal care, meals, and recreational activities in a fun and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, able to handle challenging behaviors, and have experience working with individuals with disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Age between 16-17; for those 18 and older, please apply for the Direct Support Professional role.
• Must pass an organizational background study.
• Previous experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities and meals.
• Lead recreational and leisure activities as assigned.
• Report any changes in participant conditions promptly.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of participant areas.
• Participate in training and staff meetings.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle physical aggression

Communication skills

Job description

As a True Friends Direct Support Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting participants with personal care, meals, and fun recreational activities while actively engaging and encouraging them to try new things. This role is a rewarding opportunity to help participants, grow, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. (Please note: this role does not involve administering medication or overnight supervision)

Schedule: Part-time, year-round, weekend, day shift

Pay: $14.67

Location: Camp Friendship, Annandale, MN

• Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills
• Support a healthy work-life balance
• Employee Referral Program
• Scenic and inspiring work environment
• Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match
• Fun, organization-wide Events
• Cabin Rental Discounts
• ...and more!

How You'll Contribute

• Assists participants with activities of daily loving, including personal cares, meals, and recreational/leisure activities
• Lead recreational and leisure activities as assigned by leadership
• Report any changes in participant condition promptly
• Ensure participants' belongings are properly checked in and returned
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of areas used by participants and staff
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities
• Attend and actively participates in staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring to the Table

Age 16-17 (if you are 18 or older please apply for the Direct Support Professional role)

• Must be able to pass an organizational background study

Able to handle physical aggression and challenging behaviors

Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on safety

Team player who can follow instructions effectively

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
• Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls

True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.