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Department on Disability Services

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Applying for Employment at DDS

To apply for employment at DDS, review the announcements on the DC Human Resources site, then download, complete and submit the application:

DCHR Vacancy Announcements

Contact one of our HR professionals for additional information or assistance with the application process:

Melonie Buckley, Human Resources Specialist
Mihai Petcu, Human Resources Assistant

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.