Direct Support Professional

RCM of Washington, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity where you can positively impact people’s lives? RCM of Washington is hiring dedicated, caring part-time (16 – 24 hours per week) Direct Support Professionals to support and empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. RCM of Washington is a premier disability service provider agency with community-based locations throughout the District of Columbia.

Selected applicants will provide support to men and women living in community-based homes in Washington, DC. Selected applicants must be at least 21 years old and must be compassionate, patient and comfortable providing total care to adults. The Direct Support Professional acts as a mentor, teacher, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist them to live, learn and work as an active part of their communities. Additional work hours may be available.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Supports and assists with activities of daily living as needed, such as: personal cares, dressing, lifting/transferring, budgeting/finances, meal preparation, shopping, etc.
• Utilizes adaptive devices by people supported, as required
• Uses person-centered approaches to assist people in actively planning their daily schedules to gain greater independence, self-determination, and achievement of life goals
• Records daily documentation in Therap, Electronic Medical Records software
• Trains and assists people in navigating their community and provides transportation to activities, programs, etc.
• Communicates respectfully and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with people supported, families, co-workers, and external professionals

If selected for the position, you will be required to attend a one-week orientation session and complete Department on Disability Services’ Phase I training. This is during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).