Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with a schedule every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The posting lists pay of $19 per hour, plus a $1 weekend differential during the stated differential period. Community Living Alternatives supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, individual apartments, and the community. The role helps people stay safe, build skills, and take part in activities that bring them joy. The professional assesses activity and environmental risks, communicates about activities, and supports individuals in pursuing their interests as independently as possible.

What you'll do

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in activities and community participation
• assess physical and emotional risks and provide needed support
• communicate verbally and in writing about activities and safety
• help individuals find, engage in, and advocate for joyful experiences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

community support

group homes

individual apartments

arlington va

community living alternatives

every other weekend

saturday and sunday

7 a.m.–11 p.m.

$19/hour

weekend differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance with 95% of the lowest-option single coverage paid by CLA
• vision
• employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) match
• student loan forgiveness employer qualification
• differential pay
• EAP
• four weeks of paid parental leave
• mileage reimbursement
• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• bereavement and jury duty leave.

Why this role

The posting describes the role as helping adults find joy while supporting safety and skill development.

About the employer

Community Living Alternatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.