Direct Support Professional - Driver (Days) at National Children's Center

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

21.12

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, CPR, First Aid, Driving, Meal Planning, Community Integration, Supervision, Teaching, Person-Centered Planning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hours/week, full time w/ benefits) Pay rate $21.12 per hour LOCATON - Silver Spring, MD 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-Driver provides 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 * Transport individuals to community locations for recreational, medical and instructional activities * 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 * Valid drivers license and 2 years driving experience REQUIRED * Ability to pass NCC's defensive driving training * HS Diploma or GED * One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member * CPR & First Aid 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.

Responsibilities

Provide support, teaching, and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include transporting individuals to community activities and assisting with daily tasks like meal prep and chores.