Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Providence of Maryland Inc.
MD
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals in developing independent living skills and participating in community activities. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of individual plans tailored to the needs of the people you support.
Job Description
Description
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Providence, you will encourage people to experience various activities in community-based locations and to also explore all that is available in Anne Arundel County. Be a Direct Support Professional and share in another person's passions and talents while providing person-centered supports that enable people to live, work, and enjoy life as independently as possible in their community.
Depending on program needs, DSPs may support small groups, helping multiple individuals engage in meaningful experiences or provide personalized (1:1) support. This service is not limited to our four walls—it is community-based and may include supporting people in their homes, at appointments, or during recreational activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and adapting to different support needs throughout their work week.
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: Part-time positions (Less than 30 hours a week)
Direct Support Professional Shift Type: Shifts vary. Day-time hours on Weekdays or Weekends
Requirements
A Direct Support Professional
- Must love people!
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Has a valid driver's license (not provisional or permit)
- Is able/willing to transport people in a personal and/or company vehicle
- Has a High school diploma/GED
- Has basic computer skills
- Is a great communicator
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, human sexuality), by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities that will lead to increased independence.
- Contribute as a part of a POM 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.
Who will I work with as a Direct Support Professional?
While we aim to create strong matches based on shared interests, support needs, and schedules, DSPs are part of a team and may support different individuals or groups over time. This includes supporting people with a variety of interests, personalities, and needs to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Benefits for You as a Direct Support Professional
- 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
