About this opportunity
ServiceSource, Inc. lists this DSP - Flexible evenings and weekends opportunity in alexandria, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bring Art to Life – Join Our Inclusive Arts Team!
Position: Direct Support Professional
Program: NEW Inclusive Arts Day Support Program
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour day shifts. No evenings or weekends!
As a Direct Support Professional in our Inclusive Arts Program, you’ll help adults with developmental disabilities explore their creativity and connect with the local arts community. Leading or supporting individuals in art-based classes and activities.
• Designing inclusive, skill-building curricula around different artistic mediums.
• Supporting community integration and volunteer opportunities.
We’ve been empowering adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia for over 50 years—and we’re just getting started! Work-Life Balance – No nights or weekends + 3 weeks PTO + 11 paid federal holidays
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, internal promotion opportunities, and a $500 annual wellness & personal development funds.
Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and
strengthen communities
.
This position coordinates integrated community and program activities within the LTCIS programs by working with assigned staff and persons served to create a variety of diverse and inclusive community-based activities, that may be presented virtually or in-person. This position may also design curricula that will be used within the LTCIS programs to build skills and increase independence of persons served.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
Identify and schedule meaningful, integrated, inclusive community- based activities and volunteer opportunities that target a variety of settings and a range of skills.
Design, coordinate and implement curricula targeting skill building necessary to support independence.
Gather input from persons served to create a monthly schedule of events to ensure person-centered desires, preferences, and outcomes are met.
Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns to the Program Manager or designee. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to ServiceSource policies and procedures.
Provide support in areas of program design, development and implementation.
Assure that programs are operated according to CARF, Licensing, Medicaid Waiver and other regulatory standards.
Ensure that the needs of the individual served are being met and monitor services being provided by assigned personnel.
Adhere to health and safety regulations.
Required: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Bachelor’s degree in human services or other related field.
Required: Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
Must pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Employees who drive individuals in the community must possess a current and valid drivers license. Driving requirements vary by site.
If eligible to drive, must pass the online driving training within 15 days of hire.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
Ability to speak professionally and effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to develop and implement professionally written plans and supporting documentation.
with the individuals within the program, virtually and in the community.
Knowledge of the community and its resources.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
.
Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
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