Direct Support Professional

Community Systems • Arlington, VA

397d • $43,306 - $43,306

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional at Community Systems Inc. plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives in their communities. This position involves working in group homes or directly in clients' homes, focusing on building relationships and providing essential support for personal growth and independence.

Requirements

• Ability to physically assist people out of a structure in the event of an emergency.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Sufficient strength to lift up to 50 pounds for intermittent/occasional periods as necessary.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate standard business equipment and other specialized equipment.
• Vision for everyday reading and the ability to drive.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals who could be a risk of danger to themselves or others.
• Ability to reach and bend at the waist, kneel on the floor, and twist without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the CSI mission while empowering each person supported to direct his or her own life.
• Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with persons supported, interacting positively, actively, and respectfully.
• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and having new life experiences.
• Teach and role-model appropriate social behavior.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personal vision statements and support plans.
• Support each person's optimal health, including administering medications and assisting with medical appointments.
• Ensure that people are supported to exercise their rights.
• Assist each person with maintaining a clean and safe home that reflects their preferences.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings.
• Maintain optimal communication and cooperative working relationships with the team, family, guardians, and other stakeholders.
• Assist each person with money management while safeguarding their funds.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adhere to CSI policies and procedures to ensure the safety of persons supported.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pay as you go - get paid for time worked the next day (up to $500 a pay period)
• 4 weeks of earned leave after the first year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees