Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Frederick County

MedSource Community Services, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MedSource Community Services, Inc. is a DDA Provider of Residential Services and is seeking DSPs to work in Frederick County homes. This full-time role involves medication administration, personal care, and maintaining a safe home environment in line with DDA regulations.

Responsibilities include scheduling health visits, managing budgets, and supporting community integration. A valid driver’s license, background check, and willingness to work a rotating Wed-Wed schedule are required; higher

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work 7 consecutive days from Wed to Wed (live-in style schedule).
• Comfortable with computers and cell phone; software interaction required.
• Willing to drive medical transport vans.
• Must pass a background check per CMS and Maryland rules.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and monitor health per Medication Administration Training.
• Provide personal care for individuals served.
• Maintain a clean, safe home per DDA Regulations.
• Schedule health visits with providers as IP requires.
• Manage individual and household budgets.
• Provide community integration and leisure activities per IP.
• Support development and monitoring of personal relationships.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Cell phone proficiency

Willingness to drive medical transport

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with related work experience

Tools

First aid/CPR

CMT

Job description

MedSource Community Services, Inc. is a DDA Provider of Residential Services. We are currently accepting resumes for DSPs to work in our Frederick County homes. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Availability to work 7 days consecutively from Wednesday to Wednesday (live in type situation one week on, one week off)
• Must be comfortable with computers and your cell phone, as software interaction is required
• Must be willing to drive medical transport vans
• Must pass a background check in accordance with CMS and State of Maryland rules

Preferred:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related work experience
• Associate’s degree with related work experience
• First aid/CPR and CMT

Responsibilities Include:

• Administer medication and monitor the individual’s physical health, as outlined in the Medication Administration Training program
• Responsible for the personal care of the individuals served
• Maintain the individual’s home in a clean, safe, and home-like environment as stated in DDA Regulations
• Schedule health visits with health care providers, as outlined in the IP, and as individual needs arise
• Responsible for maintaining individual and household budgets
• Provide community integration/leisure activities in accordance with the individual’s IP
• Facilitate the development and monitoring of personal relationships

MedSource Community Services, Inc. is a private non-profit Provider of the highest quality health and human services. We design supports through Person-Centered Plans, which promote personal growth, opportunities for increased independence, and the development of relationships. Our supports enhance dignity, rights, safety, health choices, community membership, and economic security.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance