Direct Support Professional

National Children; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Children’s Center, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide supervision, teaching and support to adults with IDD at our Washington, DC location. The role involves assisting with daily activities, meal prep, transportation, and building skills in a group home setting.

You will respond to crises, perform CPR and First Aid if needed, and collaborate with the person’s circle of support to promote growth and community connections.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development.
• Maintain knowledge of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care.
• Assist with planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs.
• Intervene in crisis situations and provide emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1 year experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities

CPR & First Aid

Valid driver's license

Job description

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Direct Support Professional

Full Time Manual Labor Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2009

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE: Thursday - Saturday(overnight 11pm-9am (3 0 hours/week, full-time benefits)

Pay rate $21.54 per hour

LOCATON - NE Washington, DC

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 Professionalprovides 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.