• Direct Support Professional - American Sign…

    National Children's Center (Washington, DC)


    Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

    SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (40 hours/week, full time benefits)

    *New pay rate $21.12 per hour*

     

    LOCATON - NW Washington, DC

     

    National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

     

    The Direct Support Professional American Sign Language (ASL) provides hearing impaired adults with IDD the services and supports they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. You will be responsible for the support, teaching and supervision of all people residing in your assigned location. You are a member of the person’s circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams. Depending on the needs of each person, you will support people to do everyday tasks, including meal prep and planning, chores, shopping, using public transportation and much more. In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development

    + Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care

    + Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

    + Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) required and may be required to demonstrate ASL fluency through assessment by agency staff

    + HS Diploma or GED required

    + One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member

    + Valid drivers license preferred

    + CPR & First Aid

     

    COVID-19 - you are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your first day of work

     

    NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.