Direct Support Professional (DSP / Foster Care)

Direct Support Professional
At Makom , we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life they aspire to live. If you are a passionateprofessional andeager to make a meaningful difference in the IDD community, we want to meet you!

Our team of over 450 professionals is united by a shared commitmentto fostering a workplace culturethat’sdefined by our core values—Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Self-determination. Those guiding principles frame our embrace of diversity, equity, and belonging .At Makom,you’llbecomea keypart ofmeeting ourtransformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality,expertise, and aspirations.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dynamic team. As a DSP, you will play a critical role in ensuring individuals with IDD lead self-determined, meaningful, and fulfilling lives as theyengagetheir communitiesin pursuit of a quality of life to which they aspire.

Person-Centered Support: Help individuals lead self-directed lives, fully engagingandin their communities.
Empower individuals by supporting skill-building and personal growth in alignment with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP)/Individual Support Plans (ISP).
Community Engagement: Facilitateopportunities for individuals toexperience community—to build social networks/social capital, to pursue joy and fun, to contemplate and pursue careers—allaimed atleadingself-determined and self-directed lives. Participatein the communities in which they live, work, learn,pray,and play.
Daily Living Assistance: Provide coaching and support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) tailored toeveryone'sneeds.
Health & Safety: Ensure living and working environments are clean, safe, and meet the needs of individuals, including compliance with medical recommendations and care plans.
Evolve your approach as individuals’ needsevolve, serving as a key member of their support team.

further education in human services or a related field is a plus.
Activelyparticipatein cultivating and sustaining a ‘culture ofcommunication’in which sharing information with people we support, families and friends, and co-workers is an essential tool to our work individually and collectively.
Proficiencywith Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and kneel to provide hands-on support.

Background Check and/or Fingerprinting/Check Registry Check in VA.
We cultivate a culture rooted in care, growth, and shared success, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, and Self-Determination. These guiding principles define how we approach, weinvestin our team, by providing opportunities for professional development, promoting well-being, supporting one another, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. We are a culture inspired by a future where individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the same options and opportunities for a well-lived life as all other members of the community. Competitive Pay: $21.33 - $31.46 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package forfull-timeeligible employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development, paidtrainingduring orientation, career growth programs to help you succeed in your role. At Makom,you’llhave the chance to be part of a transformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality,expertise, and aspirations. A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional:

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, competitive wages and thatcelebratediversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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