Direct Support Professional, Severe Weather Shelters
Compensation
From $18.4 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Washington, DC, supporting KBEC’s Severe Weather Shelters through the Homeless Intervention Services department. Compensation is $18.40 per hour. The seasonal shelter program is described as running October 20, 2026–April 2026.
What you'll do
- Support shelter operations with the Site Coordinator, Program Manager, and team
- conduct intake screenings and enter data into approved systems
- perform perimeter and hourly resident safety checks
- respond to emergencies under agency and DHS protocols
- orient residents and communicate shelter rules
- provide trauma-informed support
- serve meals in accordance with required food-safety certification
- document incidents and guest interactions
- and help maintain shelter cleanliness and upkeep.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- direct support professionalsevere weather shelterhomeless servicesshelter operationstrauma-informed supportintake screeningsafety checksfood handler certificationservsafewashington dckbec group$18.40/hourseasonalovernight and weekend shifts
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting requires Food Handler Certification (ServSafe and DC DOH) and describes flexible hours, including overnight and weekend shifts, as part of a 24-hour on-call system.
About the employer
KBEC Group Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
- Occupation code
- 21-1093.00
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Listing ID: 8da27bfb-1445-44b4-9a08-ecef8bfe149c