DC - Direct Support Professional - Dsp

Job Details: Job Location: DC Allocated 2016

• Washington, DC, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, Mission: Advancing community support and opportunities for people living with disabilities Core Values: We believe each person should: Be included, respected, and valued. Have ongoing information, experiences, and expectations from which to make choices. Have a variety of relationships. Live and participate in the communities of their choice. Have a career, dreams for the future, and make meaningful contributions. JOB TITLE: Support Specialist, Residential Grade: 1 FLSA: Non-Exempt Revised: May 4, 2016 SUPERVISED BY: Team Leader I, Residential Job Summary: Provides support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; performs other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs; Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety; Will: Administer medication to consumers; ensure that administration is timely and in the right dosage; Transport consumers to and from appointments, community sites, etc.

; Document consumer responses to programming Assist consumers prepare for their appointments, community activities, employment, etc.; Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities; Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals; Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning up; Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; Ensure responsible usage of consumer and agency resources, e.

g. vehicles, buildings, finances, etc and Performs other job related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures; Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public; Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds; Ability to pass a criminal background check; Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. required Experience in community based programs preferred 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.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 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 consumers; exposure to aggressive human behavior; practices with office equipment; and/or avoidance of trips and falls.