Direct Support Professional

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, INC; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, INC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide in-person, full-time support for Deaf/Deaf-Blind Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Maryland. The role requires fluency in American Sign Language, personal care, household tasks, and medication assistance, with overnight monitoring as needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a valid Maryland driver's license with minimal points, and be a team player with strong time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Valid MD Driver’s License with 2 points or less.
• Relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Deaf and/or Deaf-Blind Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities with activities of daily living (personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundry).
• Medication administration and overnight monitoring as needed.
• Follow the Individual Plan (IP) and implement home-based support tasks per schedule.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professional (FT) - Fluency in American Sign Language.

Position

Direct Support Professional Full time-Fluent in American Sign Language.

Status

Full-Time.

Who Is a Direct Support Professional?

A supportive, "hands-on" person who assists Deaf and/or Deaf-Blind Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Assistance includes Home-based assistance with personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundry, and medication administration. Frequent overnight monitoring required and additional cleaning duties as assigned. Other responsibilities as identified in an annual Individual Plan (IP) meeting.

Expectations

• Excellent time management skills, well organized, team player, positive attitude, patient and respectful.
• Annual physical and annual flu vaccination required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Relevant experience is a plus.
• Valid MD Driver’s License with 2 points or less.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Application Deadline

Until filled.

On your resume, please provide & indicate your voice, text and/or videophone number.

Work Hours

Monday thru Friday 3p-11p.

Contact Person

• Leanne Fescina - [e-mail]
• 443.348.8256 (VP).
• 410.597.8780 (Voice).
• 410.597.8808(Fax).

Job Types

Full-time.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.

Education

• High school or equivalent (required).

Language

• American Sign Language (required).

License/Certification

• Driver's License (required).

Work Location

In person.