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Direct Support Professional (WEEKENDS ONLY) - Fairfax County, VA (32236)

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Annandale, VA • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

To be considered for any SJCS careers all applicants must apply using this link SJCS Careers

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 meeting every person 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.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website SJCS Careers to be considered.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required  for 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.  

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