Direct Support Professional

Global Dynamics Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Dynamics LLC seeks a Director Support Professional to help individuals with developmental disabilities participate in community-based supports and integrate into daily life.

The role includes supervising safety, assisting with daily living tasks, budgeting, and coordinating with program managers to meet personalized plans and outcomes in Maryland.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• CPR & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens training required.
• DDA DSP Certifications for Maryland preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individuals to ensure safety regarding medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues.
• Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, cooking).
• Assist in budget development, monetary transactions, and teaching use of money with individuals personal use funds as needed.
• Implement Person Centered Plans, Outcomes, Goals, and Strategies.
• Complete paperwork as assigned, including routine drills such as Fire Drills.
• Maintain living environment in accordance with COMAR and health department standards.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements when applicable.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Safety monitoring

Daily living assistance

Budgeting support

Communication

CPR & First Aid

Bloodborne Pathogens

Independence

Education

High school diploma

DDA DSP Certifications (Maryland)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbia, MD 21046, Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.02 Hourly, Company Purpose: Global Dynamics LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing Healthcare Clinical and Support Services, Administrative, and Training Support for the Federal Government. Global Dynamics, LLC is a leader in the personnel support services industry setting a new standard in career placement and flexible staffing.

Position Title

Director Support Professional

Position Summary

To ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community based and integration supports for the developmental disabilities waiver.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor individuals to ensure safety regarding medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues.
• Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, cooking etc.).
• Assist in budget development, monetary transactions, and teaching of use of money with individuals personal use funds as they are needed.
• Implement Person Centered Plans, Outcomes, Goals, and Strategies.
• Complete paperwork as assigned, include routine drills such as Fire Drills
• Assist with banking and budgeting and assist with shopping, when applicable.
• Plan, assist, and participate in community inclusive outings with individuals (e.g., visiting family, friends, church/temple, shopping etc.).
• Assist the individuals with recreational, cultural and vacation plans of their choice.
• Maintain living environment in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and health department standards.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain responsibility for all assigned sites.
• Communicate with and update the Coordinators/ Program Managers and or Residential Manager on a regular basis.
• Attend all meetings and in-services as requested by supervisor.
• Work with individuals as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all agency required trainings for position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• CPR & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens
• DDA DSP Certifications for Maryland

Working Conditions

• Must assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, and cooking).
• May be required to lift /assist in transferring individuals.
• Must be available in emergency situations as the need arises.
• State issued driver's license required and approved clean driving record necessary