Direct Support Professional - Driver (Days)

Direct Support Professional - Driver (Days) National Children's Center - 3.0 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $21.12 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Passenger vehicle Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Developmental disability care assistance High school diploma or GED Driver's License Intellectual disabilities support Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Defensive driving Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities First aid and CPR Full Job Description Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hours/week, full time w/ benefits) Pay rate $21.12 per hour LOCATON - Silver Spring, MD National Children's Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region's largest non-governmental providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional-Driver provides adults with IDD the services and supports they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. You will be responsible for the support, teaching and supervision of all people residing in your assigned location. You are a member of the person's circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams. Depending on the needs of each person, you will support people to do everyday tasks, including meal prep and planning, chores, shopping, using public transportation and much more. In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport individuals to community locations for recreational, medical and instructional activities Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Valid drivers license and 2 years driving experience

REQUIRED

Ability to pass NCC's defensive driving training HS Diploma or GED One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member CPR & First Aid NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.