VA Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Virtual Interview And Fast Hiring Event - Sterling, Loudoun County (36104)

St Johns Community Services; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Connectivity reimbursement

PTO & sick leave

Flexible schedule

Family culture

Community impact

Job summary

St. John's Community Services in Virginia (Annandale) is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the DMV region.

This role emphasizes community inclusion and daily living assistance in a supportive team environment. Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, offering a fast hiring decision and smooth onboarding if selected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for DC; VA preferred.
• One or more years of experience with persons with disabilities.
• Must meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to persons served across residential, day, and community services.
• Administer medications per procedures after required certifications.
• Assist with transportation and daily activities to promote social inclusion.
• Document support, progress, health matters, and choices daily.
• Attend mandated events, workshops, trainings, investigations and meetings.
• Ensure proper use of agency resources (vehicles, property, finances).

Skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Virginia - Annandale, VA 22003, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Interview virtually. Receive a fast hiring decision. Begin your hiring process in one streamlined event if selected.

St. John's Community Services is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the DMV region.

Qualified candidates invited to our Virtual Interview & Offer Day will have the opportunity to interview with our HR team, receive a fast hiring decision, and begin the onboarding process if selected, all from the convenience of Microsoft Teams.

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non‑profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meetingeveryperson we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a DSP (Direct Support Professional) who provides support to persons with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills to enhance the quality of their lives in the community; observe and respond to the physical, social, behavioral, career and personal needs of persons served; advocates for the needs of persons served and serves as a link to community inclusion; assists with daily routines (i.e. household tasks, employment related task, personal care

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Provide appropriate level of supervision and training to persons served through services to include residential, day, respite, community, and employment services to facilitate their social wellbeing, health and safety in the least restrictive environment.
• Will:administer medication to persons served; per medication administration procedures upon successful state required certifications.
• Assist persons served to take public transportation or ensures Transport to to access community resources. Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities; including those that promote social inclusion and building social capital for each person served
• Follow prescribed SJCS procedures to document support provided to persons served including progress towards skill acquisition, choices, health matters, achievements and challenges daily.
• Attend and participate in all mandated events, workshops, training, investigations and meetings.
• Ensure responsible usage of personal and agency resources, e.g. vehicles, property, finances, etc.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Compensation for this position is $19.00

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. requiredfor DC and preferred but not required for VA.
• One or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities required; experience in community based programs preferred;
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements;
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing preferred.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• Work may require lifting heavy objects a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions e.g.
• Safely operating a motor vehicle; lifting, transferring and/or positioning persons served; exposure to aggressive behavior; practices with office equipment; and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.