Direct Support Professional

Southern Arkansas University; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

We are hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) to support a group of four adults with autism spectrum disorder in a day program on site in Ellicott City, MD. Duties include helping clients develop everyday life skills, promoting independence, and facilitating community activities under supervision.

The role requires driving minivans with a team, punctuality, and a respectful, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of day program experience with autistic adults.
• Punctuality and reliability required; work on site in Ellicott City, MD.
• Active CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of four adults with autism in a meaningful day program.
• Assist clients with everyday life skills and promote independence.
• Facilitate community activities and transportation as part of a DSP team.

Skills

Day program experience

Punctuality

Respectful communication

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Job description

We wish to recruit a full time Direct Support Professional (40 hours a week; Monday thru Friday) to provide support to a group of 4 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for a meaningful day program. The position is on location at Ellicott City, MD. Driving minivans to community activities is part of the job requirement where they will drive along other DSPs and their clients. The activities will be assigned by the supervisor . The DSP will help the person build everyday life skills, become more independent, and take part in activities in the community. The DSP will also use positive behavior support techniques to help the person succeed while treating them with respect, dignity, and understanding. As for the work environment, services are provided throughout the community. Punctuality is required; so is the requirement of passing a criminal background check without any incidence and active CPR, FA, AED certifications.

The applicant MUST HAVE 2 years of DAY PROGRAM EXPERIENCE WITH AUTISTIC ADULTS and must be currently employed and looking for better opportunities.