Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Locations: Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, Sterling

Shifts: Saturday & Sunday 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 3p-11p 4p-12a, 11p-7a, 12a-8a

Job Summary: Provides support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; performs other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs;

Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety;

Will:

Administer medication to consumers; ensure that administration is timely and in the right dosage;

Transport consumers to and from appointments, employment and/or community sites;

Assist consumers prepare for their appointments;

Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities;

Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals;

Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning up;

Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; and

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;

Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;

Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds;

Ability to pass a criminal background check;

Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and

Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; experience in community based programs a plus;

Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for criminal background/records check.

Must meet current funding jurisdiction requirements for valid health certificate.

Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 30 pounds.

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.