Direct Support Professional

Helpful Hearts Health Services Inc; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Part-time employment

Consistent morning schedule

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful difference in life

Job summary

Helpful Hearts Health Services (HHHS) is seeking a dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide morning respite support for an individual with developmental disabilities in Columbia, MD. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–8:00 AM, totaling 10 hours weekly on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, ensuring safety, and coordinating preparation for school, work, or activities while maintaining confidentiality and following the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must complete required background checks and employment screening.
• Must complete HHHS and Maryland DDA training.
• Must maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Must be dependable, punctual, patient and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning respite support during the morning routine.
• Assist with activities of daily living based on the service plan.
• Encourage and support the individual's independence and decision-making.
• Provide supervision to promote health and safety.
• Assist with preparing for school, work, day program, appointments, or community activities as applicable.
• Support appropriate communication and social interaction.
• Follow the individual's PCP, behavior support guidelines, and other applicable service requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation.
• Report incidents, changes in condition, or safety concerns according to HHHS policies.
• Respect the individual's privacy, rights, dignity, and personal choices.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with the individual's family/guardian and HHHS team as appropriate.
• Follow all Maryland DDA requirements and HHHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Punctual

Communication

Independent worker

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Helpful Hearts Health Services (HHHS)

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–8:00 AM

Hours: 10 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location: Columbia, MD 21044

About the Position

Helpful Hearts Health Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and responsible Respite Service Provider/DSP to provide morning respite support to an individual with developmental disabilities.

The Respite Provider will assist the individual during the morning routine while promoting independence, dignity, safety, choice, and community participation.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM

The position requires consistent and reliable attendance during the scheduled morning hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support during the morning routine.
• Assist with activities of daily living based on the individual's assessed needs and service plan.
• Encourage and support the individual's independence and decision-making.
• Provide supervision to promote health and safety.
• Assist with preparing for school, work, day program, appointments, or community activities as applicable.
• Support appropriate communication and social interaction.
• Follow the individual's Person-Centered Plan (PCP), behavior support guidelines, and other applicable service requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation.
• Report incidents, changes in condition, or safety concerns according to HHHS policies.
• Respect the individual's privacy, rights, dignity, and personal choices.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with the individual's family/guardian and HHHS team as appropriate.
• Follow all Maryland DDA requirements and HHHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience as a DSP, caregiver, respite provider, or direct care worker is a plus.
• Must be dependable, punctual, patient, and compassionate.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and employment screening.
• Must complete required HHHS and Maryland DDA training.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable and punctual
• Patient and compassionate
• Respectful and professional
• Safety-conscious
• Comfortable supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Available consistently during the 6:00 AM–8:00 AM schedule

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Part-time employment
• Consistent morning schedule
• Training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an individual with a developmental disability