Direct Support Professional - American Sign Language, Intermediate Care Facility
Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Fluency in American Sign Language is required.
- Candidates without ASL certification must successfully pass an ASL proficiency assessment as a condition of employment.
- Candidates must be able to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
- CPR and First Aid certification are required.
- Candidates must obtain and maintain a TME or CMT Certification.
- Candidates must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a valid driver's license, and a current physical and TB/PPD exam.
- Candidates must consent to a comprehensive statewide and national criminal background investigation, provide adjudication or sentence-completion documentation if applicable, and provide clear and convincing evidence of rehabilitation when required.
- Candidates must consent to and pass a review of their Department of Motor Vehicles record.
- Candidates are subject to random drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Communicate directly with individuals using American Sign Language to support daily needs, emotional expression, healthcare coordination, and community engagement.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, transfers, and mobility support.
- Administer routine morning wake-up and nighttime hygiene care.
- Provide perineal care and assistance with showers.
- Provide mouth, skin, hair, and nail care.
- Assist individuals in using adaptive devices for activities of daily living.
- Monitor health conditions and assist with medication according to policy.
- Support medical treatments, including tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, and oxygen therapy.
- Participate in turning and repositioning routines and skin-care prevention protocols.
- Inspect skin regularly and report issues to the registered nurse.
- Use pressure-relieving devices under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Prepare individuals for meals and provide hygiene before and after meals.
- Feed or assist with feeding as needed.
- Provide fresh drinking water regularly.
- Record intake and output and shift totals accurately.
- Assist with toileting and hygiene after toileting.
- Measure and record urine output and other elimination accurately.
- Document elimination totals at the end of the shift.
- Assist with periodic observation to prevent falls.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Follow established policies and procedures for the use of restraints.
- Perform assigned equipment checks and promptly report malfunctions.
- Participate in routine safety checks, toileting, turning, and repositioning.
- Implement behavior support plans and provide companionship.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment.
- Prepare meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Support participation in social, recreational, and skill-building activities.
- Maintain accurate records of daily care in Therap.
- Adhere to Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities regulations and HIPAA guidelines.
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity with individuals, families, and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Use clear, concise verbal communication.
- Keep open communication with peers and escalate concerns to supervisors as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- CNA, DSP, or healthcare-related training is preferred.
- ASL certification or formal ASL training is preferred.
- Previous experience in healthcare, Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, nursing homes, or group home settings is preferred.
- Crisis Prevention Training is preferred.
- Food Handler certification is preferred.
About the company
Innovative Life Solutions provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities to help them live fulfilling, self-directed lives in their communities. The organization uses holistic programs that educate individuals, families, and communities while addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. It emphasizes living in integrated settings, safety, and healthy living with a commitment to care and compassion. Its goal is to empower people to participate meaningfully in their communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 DC Health records confirm active operations across 3112 Walnut, 5706 14th, 5306 Eastern, 114 Division, 7425 8th.
- The company still maintains a 2026 hiring page, signaling ongoing staffing demand.
- Multi-state service coverage gives access to Medicaid and referral pipelines across three jurisdictions.
What critics are saying
- DC Health posted 2026 licensure and federal inspection reports across five facilities.
- The December 2025 survey at 3112 Walnut St NE examined two people from three.
- Repeated inspection findings threaten licenses, reimbursement, and survival if regulators escalate enforcement.
What makes Innovative Life Solutions unique
- DC Health lists Innovative Life Solutions as outpatient care centers in D.C., Maryland, and New Jersey.
- Bloomberg says it spans physical therapy, behavioral, mental, intellectual, and developmental services.
- Its model combines education and empowerment with care delivery across multiple local sites.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program