Direct Support Professional

ServiceSource Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental plan

Tuition Reimbursement

8-hour day shifts, Mon-Fri

Job summary

ServiceSource Inc in Northern Virginia seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional to lead and support participants in daily programming across academic, social, life and leisure skills; you will help develop and implement ISP plans and ensure compliance with Medicaid, Licensure and CARF.

This role emphasizes person-centered care, community inclusion, and safe documentation, with 8-hour day shifts, no evenings or weekends, and opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, and robust

Qualifications

• Physical ability to support participants with personal care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to new information and guidance quickly
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of behavior intervention principles
• Knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide active engagement and support for all individuals assigned, including community integration and inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, personal care (feeding), bus loading/unloading, medication, safety and risk management.
• Provide input and implement Person Centered Plans (PCP) outcomes, support activities, and protocols to ensure a safe and healthy environment, proper documentation, and progress.
• Maintain participant records, daily notes, quarterly reports, per Medicaid, Licensure, and CARF standards.
• Participate in the PCP process and work with the team in the implementation, monitoring and review of the individual’s written plan.
• Utilize appropriate behavior intervention techniques, proper lifting, feeding, and transferring techniques as written.

Skills

Physical ability to support personal/p

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

ServiceSource is proudly hiring a compassionate and skilled Direct Support Professional for our Adult Day Support Programs for adults with developmental disabilities. ServiceSource has been building partnerships and providing services for adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia for over 50 years.

We continue to be an employer of choice by offering:

• Great Pay! Position starts at $18/hr
• Work-Life Balance: 8-hour day shifts, Monday - Friday; NO Evenings or Weekends!
• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time-Off; eleven (11) paid Federal holidays
• Career Growth: Established internal upward mobility opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, $500 annual Wellness and Personal Development Program
• Other Benefits: a generous Health/Vision/Dental plan with eligibility of earning up to $680 in health and wellness incentives, Retirement Planning and gifted matching in a 403b, 100% Paid Company Life and AD&D insurance, and much more!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating, leading, and supporting assigned participants in their daily programming in the areas of academic, social, life and leisure skills as well as recreational activities. Assist in the development and implementation of Personal Centered Individual Service Plans (ISP), including but not limited to social, community inclusion, communication, behavior, and skill development. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid, Licensure, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), as well as other funding sources and company policies and procedures.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review. Provide active engagement and support for all individuals assigned, including but not limited to community integration and inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, personal care (feeding), bus loading and unloading, medication, safety and risk management. Provide input and implement Person Centered Plans (PCP) outcomes, support activities, and protocols as written in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment, proper documentation, and progress. Provide and maintain accurate information and documentation for the PCP, quarterly reports, and daily notes. Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns to the Program Manager or designee. Follow established written protocols and plans. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to ServiceSource policies and procedures. Complete incident reports and adhere to health and safety regulations. Ensure and maintain accurate records and documentation per the PCP, regulatory and company standards. Inform the Program Manager or designee of missing or inaccurate information immediately. Communicate with family members, guardians, authorized representatives, residential providers and support coordinators regarding participant’s illness, incidents, and progress at the direction of the Program Manager or designee. Keep team members apprised of any concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain participant records, daily notes, quarterly reports, per Medicaid, Licensure, and CARF standards. Participate and/or provide input for the PCP process (plan, quarterlies, daily notes) and work in conjunction with the team in the implementation, monitoring and review of the individual’s written plan. Utilize appropriate behavior intervention techniques, proper lifting, feeding, and transferring techniques as written. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s) Required

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or working in a related field.
• Must pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.
• Must pass the ODD (Orientation to Developmental Disabilities) assessment and competencies.
• Employees who drive individuals in the community must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR). Driving requirements vary by site. If eligible to drive, must pass the online driving training within 15 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Physical ability to support participants with personal care (feeding, toileting, transferring, etc.).
• Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to new information and guidance quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention principles.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Physical Demands

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 stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time‑off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ServiceSource is a 501(c)(3) organization with programs and operations in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia. ServiceSource has affiliate organizations in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 35,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.