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Direct Support Professional (ASL Preferred)

National Children's Center·Washington, District of Columbia

$22/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional (ASL Preferred) · $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -49% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Washington, District of Columbia ($42.50/hr, n=490)
$7.25/hr · p10p90 · $7,020/hr
this role: $21.54/hrmedian $42.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 490 posted healthcare roles in Washington, District of Columbia rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 49% below the Washington, District of Columbia median for similar positions.

The Direct Support Professional provides supervision, teaching, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, implementing person-centered activities, and managing crisis situations.

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

Schedule

Thursday - Friday 3pm - pm Saturday 9am - 11pm (30 hours/week, full-time benefits)

Pay rate $21.54 per hour

LOCATON - NW Washington, DC

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Direct Support Professional (ASL Preferred) provides adults with IDD the services and supports they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community.

You will be responsible for the support, teaching and supervision of all people residing in your assigned location.

You are a member of the person’s circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams.

Depending on the needs of each person, you will support people to do everyday tasks, including meal prep and planning, chores, shopping, using public transportation and much more.

In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

Essential functions & responsibilities

Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development

Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care

Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities to meet person-centered choices, and identified learning and educational needs

  • Education, experience, license/Certification
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member
  • Valid drivers license preferred
  • CPR & First Aid

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities. CPR and First Aid certification are required, and a valid driver's license is preferred.

  • high school
  • CPR
  • Supervision
  • Community integration
  • First aid
  • Meal preparation
  • ASL
  • Crisis intervention
  • Person-centered planning
  • Intellectual disabilities support
  • Developmental disabilities support
  • Direct support
  • Public transportation assistance

Benefits

  • Full-time benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22/hr
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
NC

Hiring organization

National Children's Center

National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland. NCC partners with the people that we serve, their families and...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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D.C. Direct Support Roles Value Hands-On Experience

Direct Support Professional opportunities in Washington, D.C., commonly seek candidates with disability-support experience, CPR and First Aid certification, and dependable transportation; ASL skills can strengthen competitiveness for communication-focused assignments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, drawn from the original job description, to save research time, then confirm certification status and prepare examples of supporting individuals with disabilities before applying.

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