Direct Support Professional (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11pm)

Makom; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Makom in Reston, VA is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered support to individuals with IDD, helping them lead self-directed, meaningful lives in their communities. This role focuses on daily living assistance, skill development, community engagement, and safety, with Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11pm schedules.

We seek compassionate teammates with a high school diploma, strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; further education in human services or a related field is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-centered support based on each person’s skills and needs.
• Support skill-building and personal growth per PCP/ISP.
• Facilitate community engagement and social connections.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and IADLs.
• Ensure safe, clean living and working environments in line with care plans.
• Adapt approaches as individuals’ needs evolve.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication culture

Microsoft applications

Professionalism

Physical ability to lift 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Higher education in human services (preferred)

Job description

Position:

Direct Support Professional (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11pm)

Location:

Stempler Stone

Reston, VA

Job Id:

577

# of Openings:

1

Direct Support Professional

At Makom, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life they aspire to live. If you are a passionate professional and eager to make a meaningful difference in the IDD community, we want to meet you!

For over 40 years, we have been leaders in delivering innovative services and support to individuals with IDD across Maryland and Virginia. Our team of over 450 professionals is united by a shared commitment to fostering a workplace culture that’s defined by our core values—Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Self-determination. Those guiding principles frame our embrace of diversity, equity, and belonging. At Makom, you’ll become a key part of meeting our transformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality, expertise, and aspirations.

The Role:

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dynamic team. As a DSP, you will play a critical role in ensuring individuals with IDD lead self-determined, meaningful, and fulfilling lives as they engage their communities in pursuit of a quality of life to which they aspire.

Responsibilities:

• Person-Centered Support: Provide individualized support based on each person’s unique skills, aspirations, and needs. Help individuals lead self-directed lives, fully engaging in their communities.
• Skill Development: Empower individuals by supporting skill-building and personal growth in alignment with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP)/Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Community Engagement: Facilitate opportunities for individuals to experience community—to build social networks/social capital, to pursue joy and fun, to contemplate and pursue careers—all aimed at leading self-determined and self-directed lives. Participate in the communities in which they live, work, learn, pray, and play.
• Daily Living Assistance: Provide coaching and support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) tailored to everyone’s needs.
• Health & Safety: Ensure living and working environments are clean, safe, and meet the needs of individuals, including compliance with medical recommendations and care plans.
• Adaptability: Evolve your approach as individuals’ needs evolve, serving as a key member of their support team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; further education in human services or a related field is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Actively participate in cultivating and sustaining a ‘culture of communication’ in which sharing information with people we support, families and friends, and co-workers is an essential tool to our work individually and collectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and kneel to provide hands-on support.

All positions are contingent on the following requirements:

• Background Check and/or Fingerprinting/Check Registry Check in VA.
• Drug Screen
• Valid MD, VA, or DC driver’s licence required.
• Health Exam/Certificate Completed with TB screening

Our Culture:

We cultivate a culture rooted in care, growth, and shared success, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, and Self-Determination. These guiding principles define how we approach, we invest in our team, by providing opportunities for professional development, promoting well‑lived life as all other members of the community. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels included, valued, empowered, entrepreneurial, and inspired to succeed. We also recognize that failure is part of how we learn. At Makom, failure is not fatal unless we want it to be. And, we commit to ‘failing forward’, always seeking to learn from our inevitable mistakes, to grow, and to flourish. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve as part of the Makom team!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $21.33 - $31.46 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package for full-time eligible employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, paid training during orientation, career growth programs to help you succeed in your role. Unlock your potential!
• Supportive Work Environment: Work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team.

At Makom, you’ll have the chance to be part of a transformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality, expertise, and aspirations. Together, we create meaningful changes.

A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional:

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Commitment to EEO:

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, competitive wages and that celebratediversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.