FAQs for Candidates
Why is SS@MA
the leading agency in the Washington metro area?
What services
does SS@MA provide?
What is the
process to get a position with SS@MA?
How long will
it take to find the right position?
How do clients/families
learn of SS@MA services?
Where are
our jobs located?
What kind
of support does SS@MA give candidates?
What geographic territories does Staffing Solutions service?
Why
is SS@MA the leading agency in the Washington metro
area?
We have been placing qualified caregiver
professionals throughout the metro D.C. area since 1979.
Our dedicated staff of placement counselors will provide
you with the same level of service that has placed thousands
of candidates in the top positions in the metro area.
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What
services does SS@MA provide?
SS@MA offers caregivers the tools
and means necessary to secure the Washington metro area’s
top positions. Our goal is to help you find your dream
job and we will do this all without a fee to you. We
ask that you complete our application; this helps us
understand your work experience. You are then matched
with the positions that require your skills and experience.
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What
is the process to get a position with SS@MA?
Our clients are looking for candidates
that have a history of success. They are seeking employees
who will bring knowledge and proven skills to the job
and come with verifiable experience.
- To begin a search for a position,
contact our office to discuss your needs of if you
prefer, fill out our interest form and we will contact
you within 2 days. Once we have confirmed that you
meet our requirements, we will schedule you for an
in-depth personal interview.
- When you come for your interview,
please bring several items:
• Valid driver’s license
• Social Security card
• Proof of citizenship
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three
references involving your experience with eldercare
within the last 3 years. We require that you have
minimum of 2 years experience in working with eldercare.
- After we have checked your references,
you will be asked to complete a free, 3-hour Health
& Safety Orientation session and receive an overview
of our agency’s guidelines. You will also be
required to take a CPR course and have a TB test.
We also require that you have legal resident status
in the United States.
- You will be required to agree
to a pre-employment criminal background check once
you are offered employment.
- While you are waiting for a long-term
position, you may consider working in our Temporary/Short-Term
positions.
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How
long will it take to find the right position?
Search time varies based on the candidate’s
background and the type of position required. A candidate’s
search may be as short as a week or as long as several
months depending on specific needs. Live-in searches
typically take longer than live-out searches because
of the unique structure of the live-in market and the
additional criteria for desired living quarters. Your
placement counselor may be able to give you a better
idea of how long your particular search may take.
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How
do clients/families learn of SS@MA services?
We are pleased to say we have worked
with some families for many years. Often, friends who
have hired someone through SS@MA refer new clients to
us. When a family decides to register with us, they
too complete an application that helps us understand
their household needs.
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Where
are our jobs located?
SS@MA has positions available throughout
the Washington, D.C. area, Maryland and Virginia. When
you register with SS@MA your application will also automatically
connect you with available positions throughout the
United States because of our partner arrangements with
other agencies.
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What
kind of support does SS@MA give candidates?
We are available as a resource throughout
your job search and interview process and will provide
you with guidelines for successful interviewing techniques.
When you secure a position that is a match, we assist
you in the creation of a written job description. After
placement, we want to continue our relationship with
you and are always available to answer any questions
you may have. Our agency offers a variety of workshops
that will assist you in your position. Additionally,
we help you settle into your new position by putting
you in touch with other caregivers living and working
in your area.
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What geographic territories does Staffing Solutions service?
Staffing Solutions places Nannies and Household Staffing in all of the Washington Metropolitan areas.
Our clients and qualified household staffing professionals span the following areas:
Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Oak Hill, McLean, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Clifton, Fairfax Station, Burke, Springfield, Arlington, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Ft. Belvoir, Annandale, Chantilly). Loudoun County VA (Leesburg, Middleburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Waterford, Hamilton). Montgomery County MD (Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac). Prince Georges County MD, Stafford County VA, Prince William County VA (Manassas, Dale City, Woodbridge, Nokesville). Fauquier County VA (Warrenton, Haymarket, Gainesville). Washington DC.
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