Direct Support Professional – Relief

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Relief role is onsite in Springfield, VA. The posting states a rate of $18.00, plus a $1 weekend differential for specified Saturday and Sunday hours. Community Living Alternatives supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, individual apartments, and the community. The role supports adults in finding and engaging in activities that bring them joy, while helping maintain safety, independence, and dignity. It includes assessing activity and space risks and communicating about activities and support provided.

What you'll do

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in activities and self-advocacy
• assess activities and spaces for physical and emotional risks
• communicate verbally and in writing about activities and safety
• provide physical support as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

relief

disability support

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

community living alternatives

springfield va

22150

weekend differential

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• student loan forgiveness-qualified employer
• flexible benefits plan
• EAP
• paid parental leave
• mileage reimbursement
• vacation and sick leave
• holiday, bereavement, and jury duty leave.

Why this role

Weekend differential applies Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.

About the employer

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