Community Living Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Providence of Maryland Inc.
Waldorf, MD, US
Summary
Provide person-centered support to help individuals live and work independently within their homes and community. Assist with daily physical needs, personal management, and the implementation of Individual Plans.
Job Description
Description
Summary
This is a wonderful time to join Providence as we expand to support people within the Charles County area! As a Community Living Direct Support Professional, you will help to enable people to live, work, and enjoy life as independently as possible in their homes and community. You will assist people with daily-life activities, encouraging assertiveness, and supporting decision-making. Be a Direct Support Professional and share your passions and talents while providing person-centered support to another person!
Our Values:
Person-first - Every step is driven by the person and unique to the person.
Community - Is meant for every person.
Relationships - Real connections, real experiences, real expectations.
Accountability - Doing the right things for the right reasons; every day.
Direct Support Professional Pay scale: $20.25 per hour
Direct Support Professional Job Type: Full-time & Part-time positions
Direct Support Professional Shift Type: Mornings, Afternoons, Weekends
Available Schedules for a Direct Support Professional:
- Monday-Friday 3pm-9pm
- Monday & Tuesday 3pm-9pm and Every Other Weekend: Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-9pm
- Wednesday & Thursday 3pm-9pm and Every Other Weekend: Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-9pm
- Monday & Friday 9am-3pm
- Every Other Weekend: Saturday & Sunday 8:30am-6:30pm
Requirements
A Direct Support Professional
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Has a full valid driver's license. Provisional license or learner's permit not accepted.
- Is able/willing to transport people in personal and/or company vehicle
- Has a High school diploma/GED
- Has Computer skills
Your Responsibilities as a Direct Support Professional
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Plan (IP), personal plan or an alternative framework or individual teaching plan.
- Assists people supported to meet physical (e.g., health, grooming, toileting, eating) and personal management needs (e.g., human development, home care etc.), by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities that will lead to increased independence.
- Contribute as a part of a Providence team, building companionship and community, facilitating supports, developing activities that have value to the person.
- Explores vocational interests and aptitudes, assists in preparing for job or school entry, and reviews opportunities for continued career growth.
- Educates people receiving supports, co-workers and community members about issues by providing information and support.
Benefits for You as a Direct Support Professional
- Medical (company contribution 65%-95% toward cost of coverage; plans starting as low as $18 monthly!)
- Dental (company contribution 40%-43% toward cost of plans)
- Vision (company contribution 32% towards cost of all plans)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Term life insurance and AD&D up to 10k (company paid)
- Optional Life and AD&D plans
- 401k (5% company match)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career Paths
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Inclement Weather Pay
- Pet Discounts/Insurance
A full Direct Support Professional job description is available upon request.
At Providence, we believe in people. We believe that everyone should be a part of their community and have access to and enjoy the opportunities around them. We are proud of our exceptional professional staff, our history of service, our community partnerships, and the many men and women who are learning new skills and working and contributing in communities throughout the county.
At Providence, we are motivated by the following beliefs:
We believe that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be contributing and engaged members of their families and communities.
We believe that, with the right placement and support, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can work in meaningful jobs, earn competitive wages, and contribute to the world around them.
We believe that community is meant for every person, regardless of their ability, and every person should be afforded the opportunity to live, learn, and work in their community.
We believe that our Direct Support Staff is the foundation of our work.
Founded
1961
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Glen Burnie, Maryland
At Providence, we believe in people. We believe that everyone should be a part of their community and have access to and enjoy the opportunities around them. We are proud of our exceptional professional staff, our history of service, our community partnerships, and the many men and women who are learning new skills and working and contributing in communities throughout the county.
At Providence, we are motivated by the following beliefs:
We believe that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be contributing and engaged members of their families and communities.
We believe that, with the right placement and support, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can work in meaningful jobs, earn competitive wages, and contribute to the world around them.
We believe that community is meant for every person, regardless of their ability, and every person should be afforded the opportunity to live, learn, and work in their community.
We believe that our Direct Support Staff is the foundation of our work.
Founded
1961
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Glen Burnie, Maryland
