Direct Support Professional

5 days ago

Reston, Virginia, United States SUNRISE Full time
Job Details Job Location: 88 Fairfax - Fairfax, VA 22030 Salary Range: $ $20.00 Hourly

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someones life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To provide support, assistance, and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications

  • Complete pre-employment requirements with favorable outcomes to include local, state, and federal criminal background checks; driving record check; drug screenings; and pre-employment physical.

  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk up 3-6 hours per day.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Able to apply basic computer skills

  • Possess good oral and written skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required



Essential Functions

Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individuals rights

Provides support, assistance, and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans

Ensures that each individuals training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements

Ensures that the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times

Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice

Follows positioning schedules, uses the proper equipment and assistive devices per plan

Provides the necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture, and equipment

Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized

Performs all other duties as assigned

Salary:

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process

Qualifications

  • Complete pre-employment requirements with favorable outcomes to include local, state, and federal criminal background checks; driving record check; drug screenings; and pre-employment physical.

  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk up 3-6 hours per day.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Able to apply basic computer skills

  • Possess good oral and written skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

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