Evening Direct Support Professional | Joy Giver

Community Living Alternatives; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

401K Match

Flexible Benefits Plan

Holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp in Northern Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional for evening hours in Springfield, VA. You will assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes and community settings, ensuring safety and promoting joy and independence.

Responsibilities include assessing daily activities for safety, documenting outcomes, and supporting clients to engage in meaningful, joy-filled activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to bring joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to assess activities and spaces for risks that may hinder engagement and safety.
• Ability to communicate about joyful activities in writing and verbally.
• Ability to support adults in finding and advocating for joy.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports and joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assess activities and spaces for risks to ensure safe engagement.
• Communicate about the joyful activities that were had.
• Support adults in finding, engaging, and advocating for joy.

Skills

Joyful engagement

Risk assessment

Clear communication

Support independence

Job description

Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp in Northern Virginia is seeking a Direct Support Professional for evening hours in Springfield, VA. You will assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes and community settings, ensuring safety and promoting joy and independence.

Responsibilities include assessing daily activities for safety, documenting outcomes, and supporting clients to engage in meaningful, joy-filled activities.