Direct Support Professional

We are seeking experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Trained Medication Employees (TME) to provide support for our supported persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Positions are available for Weekend Shifts:

• Weekend Days = 8am - 8pm both Saturday and Sunday
• Weekend Overnights = 8pm - 8am both Saturday and Sunday

Weekend staff typically work every other weekend.

Our Direct Support Professionals/TMEs provide supportive personal care and companionship services. DSPs coach, supervise, monitor, and assist our persons with daily activities such as shopping, meal preparation, entertainment, medical appointments, financial management, physical fitness and recreation, community access and relationship building, emotion management and coping skills, and helping to maintain a healthy home environment.

In addition to the care, support and assistance of our supported persons, the DSP/TME has the responsibility of medication administration, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Dependable, energetic individuals with fun, engaging personalities are encouraged to apply for this position.

To qualify for the Direct Support Professional:

• Minimum of 21 years of age and a High School Diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass DC Department of Health (DOH) Fingerprinting and Background Check.
• Must submit a Health Certificate (physical and Tuberculosis clearance) indicating fitness for employment.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written communication form.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and use proactive strategies to deliver quality services.
• Computer proficiency (i.e. MS Office).

Licenses/Certifications:

• First Aid and CPR certified
• Food Sanitation License
• Washington, DC TME (Trained Medication Employee) certification highly preferred.
• Valid state-issued identification (Driver's License, Non Driver's License)

In accordance with the District of Columbia mandate, Ward & Ward Mental Health Services, Inc. has a mandatory vaccination policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.

About the Company

Ward & Ward Mental Health Services, Inc. provides community-based support to Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington, DC. Our team of multi-disciplinary professionals meets the needs of our Persons via a person-centered approach. We are dedicated to providing services in the least restrictive community environment thereby allowing our Persons to enjoy a sense of independence. We encourage our Persons to develop a positive attitude towards living and learning, and seek to enable our Persons to become as independent as possible through the development of social adaptive skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Work Location: In person