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Job Description
## Description
### Start a Career That Changes Lives – Including Yours!
### Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Weekend Only
Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Ashburn, Burke, Falls Church, Manassas, Springfield, Vienna, Woodbridge)
Weekend Shifts Only
Base Pay: $17/hr + $4/hr Weekend Differential
Earn $21/hr for qualifying weekend hours
Start a career that truly makes a difference. At CRi, you’ll support individuals with disabilities in living meaningful, independent lives—while earning more for weekend work.
Eligible DSPs receive an additional $4/hour for qualifying weekend hours (Friday 11:00 PM – Monday 9:00 AM) in designated residential programs.
No experience? No problem. Paid training provided.
What You’ll Do
- Support daily living activities (meals, hygiene, medications)
- Help individuals engage in the community and build relationships
- Document care and collaborate with your team
- Be a positive, reliable presence
Meaningful work. Weekend pay boost. Real impact.
## Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Ability to cook and manage household tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to show empathy and understand the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Willingness to learn and participate in job-specific training and ongoing professional development.
- Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and training purposes.
Physical Demands
- Requires light and/or heavy lifting, repetitive bending, sight, hearing, and ability to move with ease.
- Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, push, lift, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time.
Working Environment
- Indoor and Outdoor program site and various community locations.
### Why Choose CRi?
- Competitive pay & benefits
- Paid training & career growth opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Work that matters—every single day
Apply today and start making a difference tomorrow!
Join CRi and turn your compassion into a career!
[www.MyCRi.org/Careers](https://mycri.org/careers)
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Key Responsibilities
Support daily living activities such as meals, hygiene, and medications
Help individuals engage in the community and build relationships
Document care and collaborate with the team
Maintain a positive and reliable presence for individuals with disabilities
Requirements
High school diploma
GED
Equivalent
Skills Required
Valid driver's licenseBasic computer skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsEmpathyWillingness to learn
Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid training
Career growth opportunities
Supportive team culture
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