Community-Based Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives

No place like home; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Personal vehicle required

Job summary

No Place Like Home Service Group, Inc. in Maryland is seeking Community-Based Direct Support Professionals to join our CDS program.

You will support individuals in their local communities, focusing on independence, social skills, and community integration, with occasional in-home support based on preferences. You will assist with daily living tasks, plan activities, encourage participation in new experiences, and help individuals access recreational and volunteering opportunities while

Qualifications

• 3 years of caregiving, personal care, or related experience
• A compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport and work independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• A high school diploma or GED
• Current certifications in Adult First Aid & CPR/AED, DDA, and MANDT
• The ability to pass a state background check

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support focused on skill-building, engagement and independence
• Assist with daily living tasks such as communication, hygiene, meal prep, organization, and transportation
• Support individuals in accessing recreational, social, and volunteer opportunities
• Help set and work toward personal goals with progress tracking
• Build positive, respectful relationships that empower the individuals served
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to agency standards and DDA requirements
• Follow safety protocols while working in the community and the individual's home
• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for inclusion and personal growth
• Make phone calls and drive the individuals we serve to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
• Encourage skill development and community integration
• Develop meaningful relationships with clients to foster inclusion
• Attend continuing education and required trainings, obtain additional certifications as needed
• Be a compassionate, patient caregiver and advocate at all times

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Verbal communication

Independent work

Rapport building

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED

DDA certification

MANDT training

Job description

No Place Like Home Service Group, Inc. in Maryland is seeking Community-Based Direct Support Professionals to join our CDS program.

You will support individuals in their local communities, focusing on independence, social skills, and community integration, with occasional in-home support based on preferences. You will assist with daily living tasks, plan activities, encourage participation in new experiences, and help individuals access recreational and volunteering opportunities while