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Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (30 hours/week)

** New pay rate $21.12 per hour **

LOCATON - Adelphi, 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 (Female) 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.

COVID-19 - you are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your first day of work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

HS Diploma or GED
One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member
Valid drivers license preferred
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.

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