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National Children's Center·Silver Spring, Maryland
Program Instructor
The Program Instructor provides supervision, teaching, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day or companion care programs. They are responsible for planning daily activities, maintaining progress reports, and intervening in crisis situations.
Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (On-Call)
Pay rate $21.54 per hour
LOCATON - University Blvd. in Silver Spring, MD
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 DSP Program Instructor 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 in our Adult Day or Companion Care programs. 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. 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
Plan and implement daily activities to meet person-centered choices, utilizing community resources
Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care
Provide electronic evaluation and progress reports including daily data collection on formal goals and objectives using our computerized system, Therap
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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Additionally, current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
Market context
Maryland Program Instructor roles support ongoing needs in developmental and intellectual disability services, with candidates often distinguished by relevant hands-on experience and current safety credentials. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and current CPR and First Aid certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, drawn from the original description, to save research time and confirm your certifications are current before applying.