Direct Support Professional

The Arc Southern Chesapeake; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and family

403b plan with company matching

Paid time off program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

The Arc Southern Chesapeake seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on community and residential support in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. This full-time role emphasizes assisting individuals to become more self-sufficient and connected in their communities.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle. Training and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a Maryland-mandated background check.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Good driving record with minimal points.
• Ability to provide hands-on support in community and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support community access, social activities, and friendships.
• Assist with meals, laundry, and household tasks as needed.
• Provide transportation and help develop personal goals.
• Help individuals advocate for themselves and coordinate care.

Skills

Age 18+

Valid driver's license

Background check

Clean driving record

Reliable vehicle

People-support oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Serving Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's County

Status: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour

About Us

The Arc SouthernChesapeake creates opportunities for independence and personal success for people with differing abilities in inclusive communities of their choosing.

Job Summary

Do you enjoy assisting people and giving hands on support? The Direct Support Professional is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling position that is responsible for assisting individuals that need support accessing the community, making friends, having fun and being as self-sufficient as possible. A Direct Support Professional will primarily provide support in a residential based home but may include support in recreational or community settings.

You are a good fit if you have the following experience, education, and skills:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid driving license (Driver permit or provisional license are not permitted)
• Can pass a criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland
• A good driving record with no more than 2 points
• A reliable vehicle to be used in transporting individuals we serve
• Enjoy assisting people and hands on support

Essential duties include

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, health, toileting, eating, lifting/transfer)
• Teaching Skills that build on individuals strengths and capabilities through establishing and accomplishing personal driven goals
• Assist individuals with daily living and household management (e.g., meal prep, laundry, cleaning, decorating)
• Assist individuals with becoming active in the community of their choice, this may include transportation needs (banking, medical appointments, social or recreational settings), developing relationships within the community to build friendships and resources
• Assisting with or dispensing medication or other prescribed medical treatments as necessary.
• Assist individuals to act as their own Advocate or connect individuals with advocates when there are barriers to his or her service needs.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Attends, completes and passes all required training, initially and ongoing.
• Complies with all agency guidelines, procedures, and practices.
• The employee is occasionally required to assist with lifting/transferring up to 50lbs

We provide the following comprehensive, flexible benefits to our full-time associates and eligible family members

• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403b plan with a company matching contribution
• Paid time off program in which benefits increase along with your tenure with the company
• Support for continued education through tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

The Arc Southern Chesapeake is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Chesapeake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs.