Daytime Direct Support Professional

Activities Professional

Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Purpose Meets Community

Annandale Village is a nonprofit community supporting adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Our residents—known as Villagers—live with dignity, purpose, and connection across our campus.

The Program Center creates opportunities for Villagers to explore interests, build skills, develop meaningful relationships, and participate in activities that bring purpose and enjoyment to their day. Through academic, arts, recreation, music, vocational, and community-based experiences, our team supports each Villager in pursuing what is meaningful to them.

Position Purpose

The Activities Professional provides flexible, person-centered support across Annandale Village's Program Center, helping Villagers participate meaningfully in programs, activities, community experiences, and daily routines.

Working alongside Program Instructors and other team members, this role supports the implementation of engaging activities, provides transportation and program coverage, and assists Villagers based on their individual abilities, preferences, interests, and goals. Through encouragement and positive relationships, the Activities Professional helps create opportunities for Villagers to connect, participate, learn, and experience a sense of belonging.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting Meaningful Programs and Activities

• Assist Program Instructors with planning and implementing academic, arts, recreation, music, vocational, and other meaningful activities.
• Provide substitute program coverage during employee absences, meetings, vacancies, or other program needs.
• Support Villager participation in activities based on individual interests, abilities, preferences, and goals.
• Assist with Saturday programming, special events, celebrations, field trips, and other Program Center experiences as assigned.
• Monitor Villager participation and engagement and provide feedback that supports individualized programming and goal development.

Providing Person-Centered Villager Support

• Build positive, respectful relationships with Villagers and provide individualized support based on their abilities, communication styles, preferences, and needs.
• Encourage Villagers to make choices, participate as independently as possible, and engage meaningfully in activities and daily experiences.
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance as needed while protecting Villager dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Follow established behavioral support strategies and provide respectful assistance when Villagers need additional support.
• Observe and communicate changes, concerns, or information that may affect a Villager's participation, goals, or well-being.

Transportation and Program Support

• Safely transport Villagers on and off campus for work, shopping, activities, outings, and other assigned destinations.
• Assist Villagers safely into and out of organizational vehicles and provide appropriate support throughout transportation.
• Provide monitoring and support during meals, field trips, special events, and other assigned program activities.
• Help maintain program spaces, equipment, supplies, and materials in a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming condition.
• Support changing Program Center needs and priorities as assigned.

Documentation, Communication, and Teamwork

• Complete required electronic documentation related to Villager participation, behavior, goals, and services accurately and timely.
• Provide meaningful feedback regarding Villager participation, goal attainment, and behavioral supports.
• Work collaboratively with Program Instructors and other team members to provide consistent, coordinated support.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with…