Direct Support Professional | Day Program

Day Direct Support Professional

Department: Career Development Center Reports To: Operations Supervisor Status: Non‑Exempt Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm

Make Every Day Meaningful

At NCIA’s Career Development Center, we believe every person deserves the chance to grow, connect, and live a life filled with purpose. As a Day Direct Support Professional, you’ll be at the heart of that mission — supporting adults with intellectual disabilities as they build independence, explore their interests, and work toward their personal goals.

This isn’t a desk job. It’s hands-on, people-centered, and deeply rewarding. You’ll float between groups or provide 1:1 support depending on the needs of the day, making you a vital part of creating a safe, engaging, and empowering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Growth: Provide individualized instruction, support, and encouragement to help participants develop social, recreational, and work-related skills

• Champion Person-Centered Support: Implement Person-Centered Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans with care and consistency

• Bring Structure to the Day: Help individuals follow their daily schedules, participate in activities, and engage in community experiences

• Support Daily Living: Assist with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene when needed, always with dignity and respect

• Keep Things Running Smoothly: Prepare materials, maintain safe activity areas, and ensure supplies are ready throughout the day

• Document with Purpose: Complete progress notes, data collection, and incident reports accurately and on time

• Respond with Confidence: Use approved behavior management techniques and respond quickly during crisis situations

• Stay Connected: Communicate regularly with supervisors to ensure seamless support and follow-up

• Grow With Us: Maintain required certifications (MANDT, CPR/First Aid) and participate in ongoing training

Transportation Responsibilities

• Safely transport participants in NCIA vehicles to and from home, the center, and activity sites

• Complete transportation logs and vehicle inspections with accuracy

• Follow all Maryland driving laws and NCIA transportation policies

• Assist individuals entering and exiting vehicles safely

• Maintain respectful neighborhood etiquette during transport