Direct Support Professional for Arlington Weaves

ServiceSource, Inc.•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

ServiceSource is hiring a compassionate and creative Direct Support Professional for Arlington Weaves, Etc., a program that supports people with disabilities in the Arlington community. Participants learn weaving and create handcrafted items, with proceeds going to the artisans who made them. The role supports participants and program activities, and includes an interest in learning to weave so the program can grow its team and services. The position provides in-person or virtual support with community integration, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, personal care, transportation-related activities, medication, and safety. The employee helps implement and document Person Centered Plan outcomes and follows written protocols, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The role also involves maintaining participant records, communicating with families and support professionals as directed, and contributing to plan reviews and team coordination. The schedule is an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. The position starts at $18 per hour. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is usually moderate to loud, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
Pass the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Pass the Orientation to Developmental Disabilities (ODD) assessment and competencies.
For employees who drive individuals in the community or on behalf of the company: possess a current, valid driver's license and, if eligible to drive, have a good motor vehicle record; driving requirements vary by site.
If eligible to drive, pass online driving training within 15 days of hire.
Physical ability to support participants with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and transferring.
Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn company-specific programs and software, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Ability to solve practical problems and adapt quickly to new information and guidance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to perform work accurately.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of behavior intervention principles and community resources.
Regularly stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally walk and sit; occasionally lift or move products and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds; and have the vision abilities required, including close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning to weave.

Responsibilities

Provide active in-person or virtual engagement and support, including community integration and inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, personal care, bus loading and unloading, medication, and safety and risk management.
Provide input on and implement Person Centered Plan outcomes, support activities, and protocols as written.
Maintain accurate electronic documentation for Person Centered Plans, quarterly reports, and daily notes according to regulatory and company standards; promptly report missing or inaccurate information to the Program Manager or designee.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment; promptly report unsafe conditions and medical concerns; follow written protocols and plans; report allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; complete incident reports; and adhere to health and safety regulations.
Use computers and internet-based software for email, e-learning, training, Microsoft Word documents, and required electronic documentation.
Communicate verbally and by email with family members, guardians, authorized representatives, residential providers, and support coordinators about participant illness, incidents, and progress as directed by the Program Manager or designee; keep team members informed of concerns.
Maintain participant records, daily notes, and quarterly reports in accordance with Medicaid, licensure, and CARF standards.
Participate in or provide input to the Person Centered Plan process and work with the team to implement, monitor, and review each individual's written plan.
Use appropriate behavior intervention, lifting, feeding, and transferring techniques as written.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid time off, with paid time off increasing based on tenure.
Eleven paid federal holidays.
Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
Annual $500 Wellness and Personal Development Program.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 3% of the employee's contribution, subject to the plan's stated terms.
Disability insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Eligibility to earn up to $680 in health and wellness incentives.