Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Community

Spectrum Support, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Birthday Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

403B

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Spectrum Support, Inc. in Frederick, MD is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help people with disabilities participate in community events, employment, education, and personal interests.

You will ensure health, safety, and medical needs are met while promoting independence, choice, and self-determination. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with pay of $20.00 per hour plus benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, PTO, life insurance,

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, creative and innovative in approach to providing supports that promote independence, choice and self-determination.
• Ability to use technology to document in electronic database.
• Must be a team player and respond to changes and/or crisis in a calm and productive manner.
• Demonstrate ability in providing support in a respectful manner that meets the various needs of persons served.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community events, employment, educational classes, or other activities of personal interest.
• Assure the health, safety, and medical needs of the individual(s) are met at all times.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Ability to document electronically

Reliable transportation

Crisis calmness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Spectrum Support, Inc. in Frederick, MD is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help people with disabilities participate in community events, employment, education, and personal interests.

You will ensure health, safety, and medical needs are met while promoting independence, choice, and self-determination. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with pay of $20.00 per hour plus benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, PTO, life insurance,