What are the responsibilities and job description for the DC - Remote Direct Support Professional (29210) position at SJCS?
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Description
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About St. John’s Community Services
As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.
At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.
What are we looking for?
We are looking to add a Remote Direct Support Professional to our team to provide remote 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. May require some in-person attendance.
Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following :
- Perform all the duties of a Direct Support Professional remotely while providing assistance across multiple locations to persons living independently.
- Multi-task to ensure DSP duties are performed adequately while also providing quality oversight and remote support to persons receiving Enabling Technology Support
- Observe alerts and exterior cameras at multiple locations to ensure the safety and well-being of persons supported while also fostering privacy, independence, and dignity.
- Support people to live a self-directed life.
- Communicate closely with Night Monitor, Program Coordinator, and Program Director about individual’s needs, concerns, and technology issues as they occur. Function as an active member of the Enabling Technology team and the Circle of Support. Engage in group decision making, keep team members informed, be involved in open sharing of ideas and collaboration. Support team decisions and St. John’s Community Services mission and communicate with staff remotely at shift changes.
- Responsible for documentation related to Remote Support as it occurs.
- Assess a variety of situations and be able to respond appropriately, determining the most appropriate course of action while utilizing person-centered philosophies.
- Responsible for implementation of the Individual Support Plan.
- Maintain relationship with the persons being supported.
- Be physically active, which includes but is not limited to; standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, squatting, bending, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, walking, positioning, and handling of materials.
This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.
The hiring range for this position ranges from $ to $ Hourly and is dependent on location and experience.
Other benefits include the following :
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website to be considered.
Qualifications
You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :
All SJCS employees must :
