Relief/On-Call Direct Support Professional- Flexible Schedules (Arlington)

Brief Description

Direct Support Professional

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CRi is a well-known non-profit organization located throughout Northern VA that is dedicated to providing quality services to enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Our Direct Support Professionals have a strong passion to help others, have an innate ability to build and grow healthy relationships, and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of others! If you’re dedicated and ambitious, CRi is an excellent place to grow your career! CRi employees are responsible for collaborating and working hand in hand with a diverse team of dedicated staff who support people in achieving their goals and dreams! Roughly 75% of our workforce are Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). They are our life force!

Job Responsibilities

• Providing support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD)
• Providing support with activities of daily living: to include but not limited to- personal hygiene of both males and females
• Providing active treatment
• Daily documentation and record keeping
• Medication administration
• Community inclusion and engagement
  
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• (1) Full year of successful experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or other types of developmental disabilities.
• CNA license
• Flexible schedule
  
  

Shift Availability (subject To Change)

Full-time: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 3pm-11pm, Mon-Thurs 11pm-9am

Part-time: Fri-Sun 11pm-9am, Sat-Sun 6am-2pm, 9am-9pm, 7am-11pm

PRN/Relief: On-call/flexible. Schedule varies based on availability

CRi offers a competitive pay range of $17-$25 an hour for the DSP position. Starting pay is based on DSP level, level of experience represented on the resume, and interview performance/evaluation.

DSP Levels & Starting Pay

• DSP I - Provides day-to-day support to individuals with IDD. No experience required. Starting pay: $17/hr-$18.50/hr.
• DSP II - In addition to regular DSP responsibilities, DSP II acts as a mentor and can demonstrate and effectively communicate its increased knowledge of supporting individuals with IDD. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working with IDD population clearly represented on resume is required. Starting pay: $20.50/hr.
• DSP III -In addition to regular DSP responsibilities, DSP III acts as a leader and provides administrative and training oversight. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working with IDD population clearly represented on resume is required. Starting pay: $22/hr
  
  

DSP level is determined by the manager during the interview*

CRi Benefits

All regular full-time employees that work 20 or more hours weekly are eligible for benefits. Below are some of the benefits CRi offers to its staff :

Financial Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Wellness Benefits

403b Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employee Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

insurance

Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Insurance

Perks & Discount Program

CRi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

CRi maintains a drug-free workplace in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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