Direct Support Professional for Inclusive Arts Program

ServiceSource Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness fund $500

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

ServiceSource is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Inclusive Arts Day Support Program in Old Town Alexandria. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, with no evenings or weekends, and pays $18.00 per hour.

You will help adults with developmental disabilities explore creativity, lead or support art classes, and help design curricula that build skills and foster independence. Join a team that emphasizes inclusion, community integration, and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Must pass DBHDS fingerprinting and criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; driving may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support art-based classes and activities for adults.
• Design inclusive curricula around different artistic mediums.
• Promote community integration and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment.

Job description

Bring Art to Life – Join Our Inclusive Arts Team! Position: Direct Support Professional Location: King Street, Old Town Alexandria Program: NEW Inclusive Arts Day Support Program Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour day shifts. No evenings or weekends! Pay: $18.00/hour

What You’ll Do As a Direct Support Professional in our Inclusive Arts Program, you’ll help adults with developmental disabilities explore their creativity and connect with the local arts community. Some of your primary job duties will include:

• Leading or supporting individuals in art-based classes and activities.
• Designing inclusive, skill-building curricula around different artistic mediums.
• Supporting community integration and volunteer opportunities.

Why Join ServiceSource?

We’ve been empowering adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia for over 50 years—and we’re just getting started! Here’s what makes us a great place to grow:

• Great Pay – Starts at $18/hr
• Work-Life Balance – No nights or weekends + 3 weeks PTO + 11 paid federal holidays
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, internal promotion opportunities, and a $500 annual wellness & personal development funds.

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities.

Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

Job Summary

This position coordinates integrated community and program activities within the LTCIS programs by working with assigned staff and persons served to create a variety of diverse and inclusive community-based activities, that may be presented virtually or in-person. This position may also design curricula that will be used within the LTCIS programs to build skills and increase independence of persons served.

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. Identify and schedule meaningful, integrated, inclusive community- based activities and volunteer opportunities that target a variety of settings and a range of skills. Coordinate with assigned staff to maximize the utilization of resources. Design, coordinate and implement curricula targeting skill building necessary to support independence. Gather input from persons served to create a monthly schedule of events to ensure person-centered desires, preferences, and outcomes are met. 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.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide support in areas of program design, development and implementation. Assure that programs are operated according to CARF, Licensing, Medicaid Waiver and other regulatory standards. Ensure that the needs of the individual served are being met and monitor services being provided by assigned personnel. Adhere to health and safety regulations. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, and Certification(s) Required: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human services or other related field.
• Required: Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
• Must pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.
• 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

• 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.
• Ability to speak professionally and effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to develop and implement professionally written plans and supporting documentation.
• Ability to initiate and lead age appropriate and engaging activities, social groups, etc. with the individuals within the program, virtually and in the community.
• Knowledge of the community and its 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 quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed 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.