Community Development Direct Support Professional

Spectrum Support, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 21,821 - 31,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Spectrum Support, Inc. in Milford Mill, MD is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a full-time role. You will provide support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them engage in community and personal activities while ensuring their needs are met.

This position requires a valid Maryland driver's license and the ability to document electronically. Benefits include paid training, medical coverage, and PTO starting after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Valid Maryland driver's license with no more than two points.
• Reliable transportation.
• Self-motivated and innovative in support provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for participation in community events and activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and medical needs are met.
• Support individuals in achieving independence and choice.

Skills

Technology use for documentation

Creative support provision

Team collaboration

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Full‑time position Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm). Salary $19.20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community events, employment, educational classes, or other activities of personal interest.
• Ensure the health, safety, and medical needs of the individuals are met at all times.
• Support individuals in achieving independence, choice, and self‑determination.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• All DDA mandated trainings.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning one month after 60 days of hire.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and birthday leave.
• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Supplemental Hartford & Aflac benefits.
• Optional 403B savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• A valid Maryland driver’s license with no more than two points.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to use technology to document in an electronic database.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and innovative in providing supports that promote independence, choice, and self‑determination.
• Team player who can respond to changes and/or crisis calmly and productively.
• Respectful approach that meets the various needs of persons served.