VA Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Virtual Interview And Fast Hiring Event (36104)

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Annandale, VA

13d•$19 - $19•Remote

About The Position

St. John's Community Services (SJCS) is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) 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. SJCS is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities, cultivating caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive. They 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. SJCS prides itself in meeting every person they support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. Their mission is to advance inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community based programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide 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.
Advocate for the needs of persons served and serve as a link to community inclusion.
Assist with daily routines (i.e. household tasks, employment related task, personal care).
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.
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 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.