Direct Support Professional

Abilities Network; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Anniversary Day Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Auto Allowance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Abilities Network seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with neurodiversity in Allegany and Garrett County, MD. The role supports personal independence through skill-building and natural supports, with daily driving responsibilities using the employee's vehicle.

The position offers a fixed pay rate of $16.00 per hour, plus a $20 auto allowance per pay and mileage reimbursement. Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, in a multi-county Maryland service area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a positive driving record with access to daily use of a personal vehicle to travel throughout Allegany and Garrett County.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in working toward personal independence by supporting the learning of new skills and building natural supports.
• Drive individuals to community activities and events; own vehicle, insurance, and license required.
• Deliver customized services tailored to each individual's preferences and goals.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to help individuals gain independence in the workplace.
• Encourage development of interpersonal skills.

Skills

Time management

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Community resources

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Description

Employee Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $16.00/hour non-negotiable, mileage reimbursement and $20/pay auto allowance

Location: Allegany and Garrett County, Maryland

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Do you have a desire to help others and enjoy community activities? Want to grow with a multiple year winner of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplace Award? Then Abilities Network is the employer for you!

We are seeking responsible, compassionate, and reliable Direct Support Professionals to join our Allegany and Garrett County Regions! As a Direct Support Professional you will support individuals with neurodiversity to work toward personalized goals utilizing their community's resources in Allegany and Garrett County. At Abilities Network we foster an inclusive, empowering and respectful environment.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $16.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. The average annual starting income for this position is $44,700 which includes the hourly starting rate of pay, $20.00 per pay auto allowance and average mileage reimbursement.

As a Direct Support Professional you will be driving individuals to community activities and events each day, so your own personal vehicle, car insurance and valid driver's license are required. The schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Day Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement and $20 Auto Allowance in every pay
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1,800 per hire!

What will I do at Abilities Network?

• Assist individuals in working toward personal independence by supporting the learning of new skills and building a system of natural supports.
• Driving is required for this position, you'll be transporting individuals so your own personal vehicle, car insurance and valid driver's license is required.
• Deliver customized services tailored to each individual's preferences and personal goals.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to assist individuals in becoming independent on the job.
• Encourage the development of individual's interpersonal skills.

Requirements

What does Abilities Network need from me?

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college is preferred but not necessary.
• Must have valid driver's license and positive driving record with access to daily use of personal vehicle to reliably travel throughout Allegany and Garrett County .
• Must carry a minimum of $50,000 Automobile Liability Insurance.
• Excellent understanding of time management.
• Strong ability to think creatively and develop solid internal and external relationships with resources in the community.

Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, military status, veteran status, and status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by applicable law.