Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional is an onsite role located in Arlington, VA. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour with additional weekend differential pay. This role exists to provide support, services, and joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional works in group homes and the community to ensure safety, build meaningful relationships, and help individuals acquire skills to live as independently as possible.

What you'll do

• Provides physical and emotional support, assesses activities for risks, communicates progress, advocates for individual independence, and maintains a safe environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

arlington va

community living alternatives

direct support

intellectual disabilities

caregiving

weekend differential

$19/hr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health/dental/vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, student loan forgiveness, paid parental leave, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays.

Why this role

Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness and 4 weeks paid parental leave.

About the employer

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