Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Abilities-Network; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance

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

Employee Referral Bonus Program - up !

Mileage Reimbursement

$20 Auto Allowance in every pay

Job summary

Abilities Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional in the Baltimore County West region. This full-time role involves transporting individuals to community activities, providing on-the-job coaching, and supporting independence.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. The position includes comprehensive benefits, auto allowance, and mileage reimbursement as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to daily use of a personal vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to develop solutions and build relationships using community resources.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to community activities, job sites, and events.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to help individuals become independent.
• Support learning of new skills and build natural supports.

Skills

Driving

Time management

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Employee Type: Full Time

Base Pay: $18.00/hour non-negotiable, mileage reimbursement and $20/pay auto allowance

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm with occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

Location: Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Maryland

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’re looking for full-time Direct Support Professionals for our Baltimore County West region. The average annual starting income is $48,700 (includes auto allowance and average mileage reimbursement).

As a Direct Support Professional, you will transport individuals you support to community activities, volunteer opportunities, job sites, and other community events. Because driving is an essential function of this position, applicants must have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable access to personal vehicle.

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
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1,800 per hire!
• Mileage Reimbursement and $20 Auto Allowance in every pay

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

• 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 travel within assigned region.
• Must carry a minimum of $50,000 Automobile Liability Insurance.
• Excellent understanding of time management.
• Ability to develop solutions and build relationships using community resources.

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.