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Direct Support Professional

CompanyNational Children's Center (NCC)
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 7, 2026
About The Company

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About the Role

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE: Sunday 9am - 11pm, Monday - Wednesday 3pm - pm (38 hours/week, full-time benefits)

Pay rate $21.54 per hour 

LOCATON - NE Washington, DC

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 (Male) 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

  • 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

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member
  • Valid drivers license preferred
  • 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.

Key Skills
Direct supportSupervisionMeal preparationCrisis interventionCPRFirst aidPublic transportation assistancePerson-centered planningDevelopmental disabilities support
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Full-time benefits
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, implementing person-centered activities, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
Not specified
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
38 hours
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