Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence (Flexible Schedule)

Chimes; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chimes, a not-for-profit organization in the United States, seeks compassionate residential care staff to support individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges. You will assist in homes, help with daily living activities, and ensure programs align with each person’s plan.

Your role includes supervising and training adults with developmental disabilities, maintaining safety, administering medications per PMOF/MAR, and coordinating with program managers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push adequate weight (may exceed 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to work in the residence of a person served as a personal support and to be engaged with him/her, always actively involved, and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person served, both in the home and the community.
• Provides supervision and training to adults with developmental disabilities to promote each person's growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals.
• To ensure the house is personalized and individualized to each person's preferences and personality.
• Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and not to conduct personal business during work time.
• Communicates concerns related to the persons served needs and any house operations needs to the Community Support Manager promptly.
• Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives.
• To act as a positive role model for persons served and Agency staff.
• Works hands-on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, cleaning, bathing, toileting, nail care, and oral hygiene.
• During work hours, knows the whereabouts of persons served at all times.
• Meets with the BSS Program Manager or his/her designee routinely for scheduled meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chimes, a not-for-profit organization in the United States, seeks compassionate residential care staff to support individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges. You will assist in homes, help with daily living activities, and ensure programs align with each person’s plan.

Your role includes supervising and training adults with developmental disabilities, maintaining safety, administering medications per PMOF/MAR, and coordinating with program managers.