Direct Support Professional (Days-Companion Care) Hyattsville MD

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (30 hours/week, full time with benefits)Pay rate $21.12 per hour LOCATON - Hyattsville, MDNational Childrens Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the regions 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 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 in our Companion Care program. You are a member of the persons circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams. In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

& RESPONSIBILITIESProvide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and developmentMaintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of careAssist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONHS

Diploma or GEDTwo (2) years experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family memberCPR & 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.