Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Fairfax, VA. The schedule is Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., for 28 hours. Pay is $19 per hour, with a $1 weekend differential from Saturday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 11 p.m. Community Living Alternatives supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, individual apartments, and the community. The professional helps individuals stay safe, build skills, and find and participate in activities that bring them joy. The role assesses activity and environmental risks, supports self-advocacy and engagement, and communicates about activities and support provided.

What you'll do

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in identifying, engaging in, and advocating for joyful activities
• assess activities and physical spaces for risks
• provide necessary support for safe participation
• communicate verbally and in writing about activities and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

fairfax va

community living alternatives

intellectual and developmental disabilities

adult support

group homes

community support

thursday schedule

friday schedule

saturday schedule

28 hours

$19 per hour

$1 weekend differential

joy giver

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) match
• student loan forgiveness eligibility
• flexible benefits plan
• differential pay
• employee assistance program
• four weeks of paid parental leave
• mileage reimbursement
• vacation and sick leave
• holiday, bereavement, and jury duty leave.

Why this role

The posting describes a 28-hour weekly schedule and a $1 weekend differential during the stated differential period. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently providing physical support to individuals weighing 200 pounds or more.

About the employer

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