Direct Support Professional - Empower Daily Living

Ardmore Enterprises; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Outings

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holidays

Employee Discounts

On-site trainings

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve personal goals and participate in community activities. You will support daily living, teach skills, and accompany residents on outings in the Rockville, MD area.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively, are patient and punctual, and enjoy active engagement. The role requires using your own vehicle for community transportation and building supportive,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
• Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided.
• Should have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or with other types of special needs populations.
• Have patience and positive coaching skills to assist AM with successfully reaching his goals.
• Enjoy being active and proactively partner with AM while engaging in activities, events and volunteer efforts of choice.
• Will be resourceful in researching community activities, volunteer efforts, and enjoy introducing new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus
• Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines
• Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings
• Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Punctuality

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ardmore Enterprises is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve personal goals and participate in community activities. You will support daily living, teach skills, and accompany residents on outings in the Rockville, MD area.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively, are patient and punctual, and enjoy active engagement. The role requires using your own vehicle for community transportation and building supportive,