Direct Support Professional

National Children's Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

National Children’s Center, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Female) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Washington, DC area. You will provide support, teaching and supervision to residents, helping with daily tasks, meal prep, chores, transportation, and community connections.

CPR/First Aid may be required in emergencies. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, safety, and engaging individuals in meaningful activities within a person-centered

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• CPR & First Aid certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people during scheduled shift to ensure well-being, growth and development.
• Maintain knowledge of levels of support and supervision per care plan.
• Assist with planning and implementing daily activities aligned to person-centered choices and learning needs.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR & First Aid

Job description

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm (30 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 Professional (Female) 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.