About this opportunity
National Children's Center lists this Direct Support Professional (ASL) opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Help Make a Difference in Someone's LifeSCHEDULE: Sunday - Wednesday 11pm - 9am Overnight (40 hours/week, full-time benefits)Pay rate $21.54 per hourLOCATION - Silver Spring, MDNational 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 (Female) 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and developmentMaintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of careAssist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONHS Diploma or GEDOne (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family memberValid drivers license preferredCPR & First AidNCC 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.
Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20993, US
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