Passionate DSPWanted - PRN (As Scheduled) ONLY – DDA
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with co-occurring disorders? Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do!
About Us:At Rock Creek, we believe in empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders, fostering their growth, independence, and happiness. At Rock Creek, we're not just a team we're a family driven by love, compassion, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose and joy.
Your Mission:As a Direct Support ProfessionalPRN (As Scheduled)at Rock Creek Foundation, you will work flexible shifts based on the needs of the company. You may be asked to cover staff absences, call-outs, weekends, or other staffing needs. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with daily living activities, supporting independence and safety, administering medications as authorized, documenting services, and maintaining a safe and supportive home environment. Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures are essential.
Why Join Us:
- Make a Difference:Experience the joy of knowing that your work directly improves the lives of others.
- Rewarding Work:Be part of a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
- Personal Growth:Receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Work-Life Balance:Enjoy flexible scheduling options that allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Passionate Community:Join a passionate community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Provide daily engagement and support to adults with IDD in program activities and community integration.
- Provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental consumer.
- Foster positive relationships between yourself and consumer.
- Ensure consumer safety and maintain a safe environment.
- Encourage self-help activities.
- Remind and assist consumers with self- administration of medication.
- Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming.
- Accompany consumers to scheduled appointment.
- Plan meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving meals to consumers.
- Teach skills for daily living, such as decision- making and problem- solving.
- Observe and document changes in consumers' physical condition or behavior.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.
- Assist with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, hygiene, grooming) depending on individual support plans.
- Foster social skills, independence, and meaningful community participation through structured activities.
- Lead and facilitate group activities and individualized skill-building experiences that align with each participant’s interests and goals.
- Support vocational exploration, community outings, hobbies, or leisure activities as part of a meaningful day agenda.
- Help participants pursue employment-related activities (e.g., pre-employment training, job coaching) when part of the program model.
- Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and daily logs for each participant.
- Report observations on behavior, participation, goals, progress, and any changes in needs.
- Contribute to periodic reviews and updates of individual person-centered plans (PCP) as needed.
- Provide or oversee safe transport to off-site activities, appointments, and community outings when required by the program.
- Ensure participant safety in community settings, monitor behavior, and follow risk management practices.
- Work collaboratively with other staff, supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Promote participant self-determination, choice, and dignity, using person-centered practices.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development to improve service delivery.
- All other duties as assigned.
What We Require:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than3points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Must have proof of car insurance.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities.
- Must be able to work individually as well as within a team. Must be able to multi-task.
- Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as development or intellectual disabilities as well as physical.
We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.
- Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served.
Qualifications:
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
- Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.
What We Offer
At The Rock Creek Foundation, you’re not just an employee you’re a valued change agent. Here’s what you can expect:
- Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
- Hourly Rate Range:$20.00 - $21.00
- Training & Growth – Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Culture of Purpose – A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
- Recognition & Rewards – Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
- Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
Disclaimers:
Rock Creek Foundation aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Rock Creek Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Rock Creek Foundation participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
