Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time

Community Multi-Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time support worker in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities include providing direct support to individuals in group homes, focusing on their safety and well-being. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and complete specific training and background checks. Benefits for eligible part-time staff include health insurance, dental coverage, and 401(k) matching. The position pays $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must complete a Physical/Criminal Background Check.
• Completion of DC Required Phase Trainings/Orientation training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in cooking, housekeeping, and personal care.
• Ensure health, safety, and supervision of individuals.
• Communicate positively and respectfully with individuals.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Caretaking/Healthcare experience

Experience with Intellectual Disabilities

Sign Language

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct support to People/Persons that reside in CMS, Inc. group homes.

Position responsibilities

· Provide support to each individual in the following ways (as needed): cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, changing clothes, bathing, active treatment/assist with achieving specific goals, etc.

· Basic health, safety and supervision of People/Persons take priority over all other responsibilities at all times.

· Implement Plans effectively to address individual needs.

· Interact, and communicate positively with People/Persons and treat them with dignity and respect at all times.

· Ability to work as a team; display a positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude towards People/Persons, coworkers and supervisors.

· Report or communicate all information pertinent to the continuity of care of the People/Persons to immediate supervisor.

· Effectively and legibly complete required documentation.

· Comply with all CMS and DDS regulations and policies and attend all CMS and DDS required meetings and training.

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience

· High School Diploma/GED

· Physical/Criminal Background Check

· CPR/First Aide

· 18 years of age, or older

· Valid Driver License

· Completion of DC Required Phase Trainings/Orientation training.

· Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Nonessential skills and experience

· Caretaking/Healthcare experience

· Experience working with People/Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

· HHA/MA/CNA/TME certification a plus

· Sign Language a plus

Reporting to this position

No direct reports

Physical demands

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type

Part-time (32 hours per week)

Pay

$18 per hour

COVID-19 Considerations

All Employees and Persons served are fully vaccinated. We adhere to all DC Health, DDS, CDC, NIH COVID-19 mandates and requirements.

Benefits (For eligible part-time employees that regularly work at least 32 hours per week)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance