Direct Support Professional, Severe Weather Shelters

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 professional

severe weather shelter

homeless services

shelter operations

trauma-informed support

intake screening

safety checks

food handler certification

servsafe

washington dc

kbec group

$18.40/hour

seasonal

overnight 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.