Community Support Specialist-Day Services ( CDS Overhire)

Richcroft, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Sick and vacation time

Disability plans

Paid holidays

Mileage and activity reimbursements

Job summary

Richcroft, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for Day Services in Sparks, MD. The DSP will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community activities, transport to programs, and home return at day’s end.

Responsibilities include supervising groups, maintaining records, and ensuring program compliance with regulations. Requires a HS diploma, valid driver’s license, and ability to work Monday/Tuesday 8:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework in related fields preferred.
• Experience with adults with IDs preferred.
• Must be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable vehicle and insurance.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must complete MANDT training and obtain CMT certification.
• Vaccination or weekly testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Cover groups in Baltimore and Harford Counties when primary staff are unavailable.
• Serve as second staff in assigned group when coverage is not needed.
• Supervise 2–5 individuals daily in community activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate record keeping of activities, goals, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with COMAR, DDA, and Richcroft policies.
• Maintain regular communication with Supervisor about program enhancements.
• Model appropriate behavior and assist in conflict resolution.
• Maintain communication through progress notes and meetings.
• Follow agency policies and take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iCare Manager (iCM)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Community Support Specialist-Day Services ( CDS Overhire)

Richcroft Inc., 53 Loveton Circle, Sparks, Maryland, United States of America

Harford County, MD, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PT- Community Development Services (CDS), Direct Support Professional (DSP)

CDS Over hire

Rate of Pay $22/hr

We are seeking a Part- Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Day Services Department, will provide Community Development Services (CDS) and/or Day Habilitation Services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the community. Under the supervision of the Director of Day Services, a person in this position is responsible for the implementation and supervision of daily community engagement and integration relating to the person’s interests and needs within the community. The programs engaged in include, but are not limited to, social programs, fitness programs, arts, sports, festivals, volunteer opportunities, and more. These experiences will support building positive community connections, socialization, life-long learning, healthy recreation and leisure choices, and personal development. This is a community-based position that will require staff to report to the home of the person supported, transport them throughout the day to community programs, and return them to home at the end of the program day.

This position is:

Mondays & Tuesdays 830am-430pm.

Primary Job Functions

• Will provide coverage to groups in Baltimore and Harford Counties as the main staff when the primary staff are unable to work.
• When coverage is not needed, a person in this position will serve as a second staff in an assigned group in Baltimore or Harford Counties.
• Assists and supervises 2-5 individuals daily within community-based activities to be successful, integrated, and engaged in their communities.
• Ensures record keeping of activities, notes, goals, and other reports are submitted timely and accurately as required.
• Ensures compliance with COMAR, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and Richcroft regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with Supervisor regarding program enhancement opportunities and any concerns regarding operations.
• Models appropriate behavior as well as monitors and redirects individuals’ behavior including, de-escalating anger and frustration, assisting in conflict resolution, and keeping the individual focused on activities or volunteer duties.
• Maintains regular communication with the department, through written progress notes, meetings, and other agency communication streams.
• Follows instructions and abides by Agency policies and procedures.
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Secondary Job Function(s)

• Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development skills.
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use technology for specified job duties (Email, Text Messaging, Timekeeping, etc).
• Familiarity with iCare Manager (iCM), a plus.
• In-depth working knowledge with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), and other technology.

Education, Experience, and other Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Some college coursework in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Background in Recreation and Leisure skill development preferred.
• Must be at least 20 years of age or older.
• Possess a full valid driver’s license (not a Provisional DL).
• Have at least 2 years driving experience; must have a clean driving record (no more than 3 points).
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle for daily use with current automobile insurance.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must successfully complete MANDT training.
• Must be able to obtain CMT certification.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be subject to weekly testing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works in the community, both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work with individuals with a variety of disabilities, including the potential to be exposed to aggressive, unpredictable behavior.
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, walk, run, push, carry, manipulate objects or controls, kneel, stoop, or crawl for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to assist and transfer an adult in/out of a wheelchair; at times may need to assist with personal care needs when necessary.
• The position may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more at a time.

Benefits include

• Retirement
• Sick and Vacation time
• Short and Long-term disability plans
• Paid Holidays
• Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!