Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Falls Church, VA, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Compensation is $19 per hour, with a $1 weekend differential for the stated Saturday-to-Sunday period. Community Living Alternatives supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, individual apartments, and the community.

What you'll do

• Support adults in finding and engaging in activities and advocating for their interests
• assess activities and spaces for physical and emotional risks
• provide necessary support
• and communicate in writing and verbally about activities and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

falls church va

full-time

monday–thursday

3 p.m.–11 p.m.

$19/hr

weekend differential

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

group homes

community support

health insurance

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting describes the role as helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build relationships, acquire skills, and find joy.

About the employer

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