{"id":1823094,"url":"https://alion.io/job/servicesource-direct-support-professional","title":"Direct Support Professional","company":{"id":2272699,"name":"ServiceSource","domain":"servicesource.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/servicesource","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Herndon, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":18,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":36000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-13T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-13","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T23:43:19Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":53,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":53},"description":"Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re looking for a fulfilling role that allows you to contribute positively to the lives of others while enjoying a unique work environment, we want to hear from you!\nApply today and become a part of our ServiceSource family!\nWe’re looking for compassionate and skilled Community Integration Specialists (Direct Support Professionals) to join our Day Support Program at the picturesque Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, VA. If you’re seeking a rewarding career that fosters community engagement and personal growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you!\nWhy Work With Us?\nAt Ellmore Farmhouse, we pride ourselves on providing a relaxed and supportive environment that stands out from traditional day support programs. Here’s what makes our program unique:\nCommunity Integration: Work and volunteer in Frying Pan Farm Park, actively engaging with the community and participating in farm activities. Assist participants in giving tours of the historic Ellmore House, enriching their community experience!\nSkill Development: Help participants develop job-related skills in our café and store, providing exceptional customer service while fostering independence.\nIntimate Setting: Enjoy working in a small-site feel with a maximum of 22 participants, allowing for meaningful connections and personalized support.\nActive Engagement: Utilize our expansive field for sports and group activities, keeping the atmosphere fun and dynamic.\nLow-Intensity Support: Experience a regular intensity site with eager participants who are ready to learn and grow.\nVolunteering Opportunities: Engage with animals, gardens, and the Herndon community through various volunteering opportunities at the farm.\nOur Benefits:\nStarting Pay at $18/hr with opportunities for growth.\nConsistent Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm\nGenerous PTO: Over three weeks of paid time off during your first year and eleven federal holidays observed.\nCareer Advancement: Established promotion opportunities and clear career pathways.\nEducation Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.\nWellness Incentives: $500 annual wellness reimbursement.\nComprehensive Benefits: Robust health, vision, and dental coverage, retirement matching, and generous life and disability insurance options.\nA Fun and Exciting Atmosphere: Work with active participants who are excited to engage and learn!\nYour Role:\nCreate and facilitate engaging daily activities, fostering community participation and skill-building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\nBuild trusting relationships with participants, providing essential support in areas such as communication, mobility, personal care, and safety.\nCollaborate on Person Centered Plans (PCPs), helping participants achieve their goals and growth.\n\nMake an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.\nThis position is responsible forcreating, leading, and supporting assigned participants in their daily programming in the areas of academic, social, lifeand leisure skills as well as recreational activities. Assistin the development and implementation of Personal Centered Individual Service Plans (ISP), including but not limited to social, community inclusion, communication, behavior, and skill development. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid, Licensure, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), as well as other funding sources and company policies and procedures.\nPrimaryDuties\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.\nIdentify and schedule meaningful, integrated, inclusive community- based activities and volunteer opportunities that target a variety of settings and a range of skills.\nCoordinate with assigned staff to maximize the utilization of resources.\nDesign, coordinate and implement curricula targeting skill building necessary to support independence.\nGather input from persons served to create a monthly schedule of events to ensure person-centered desires, preferences, and outcomes are met.\nResponsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns to the Program Manager or designee. Follow established written protocols and plans. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to ServiceSource policies and procedures.\nAdditionalResponsibilities\nProvide support in areas of program design, development and implementation.\nAssure that programs are operated according to CARF, Licensing, Medicaid Waiver and other regulatory standards.\nEnsure that the needs of the individual served are being met and monitor services being provided by assigned personnel.\nAdhere to health and safety regulations.\nPerform other responsibilities as assigned.\nQualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s )\nRequired: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).\nPreferred: Bachelor’sdegree in human services or other related field.\nRequired: Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field.\nMust pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.\nEmployees who drive individuals in the community must possess a current and valid driver's license. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR). Driving requirements vary by site.\nIf eligible to drive, must pass the online driving training within 15 days of hire.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nAbility to relate well to people at all levels of an organization. \nProficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software. \nAbility to solve practical problems and adapt to new information and guidance quickly. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. \nDetail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy. \nAbility to work independently and as part of a team. \nAbility to speak professionally and effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. \nAbility to develop and implement professionally written plans and supporting documentation. \nAbility to initiate and lead age appropriate and engaging activities, social groups, etc. with the individuals within the program, virtually and in the community. \nKnowledge of the community and its resources. \nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.\nWhat We Offer - for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:\nBecause ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:\nHealth coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.\n\nFinancial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.\n\nA 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.\n\nTax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.\n\nTo help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.\n\nA generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.\n\nWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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