Direct Support Professional

National Children's Center (NCC); Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Children’s Center, Inc. in College Park, MD seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in community settings.

You will provide supervision, support daily activities, and help individuals develop skills and connections to their communities. Responsibilities include implementing person-centered plans, participating in crisis intervention when needed, and maintaining safety and well-being during shifts.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE: Thursday - Friday 3pm - 11pm Saturday 9am - pm (30 hours/week, full-time benefits)

Pay rate $21.54 per hour

LOCATON - College Park, MD

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Direct Support Professional provides adults with IDD the services and supports they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. You will be responsible for the support, teaching and supervision of all people residing in your assigned location. You are a member of the person’s circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams. Depending on the needs of each person, you will support people to do everyday tasks, including meal prep and planning, chores, shopping, using public transportation and much more. In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

Essential Functions & 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, Experience, License/Certification

• 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

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.