Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)

Penn--mar-Human-Services; White Hall (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist with light housekeeping, personal care, and transportation for clients in residential settings. The role includes supporting behavioral and social needs and may involve help with medication administration.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to pass background/physical/TB/drug screenings; lifting up to 50 lbs may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations in 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning.
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting.
• Providing transportation to doctor’s appointments and activities.
• Behavioral and social support, including handling potential outbursts/ aggressiveness.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement (including our Career Ladders program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability

A Direct Support Professional (Also known as DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for:

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting
• Providing transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, outside activities and excursions
• Behavioral and social support (to include working with potential physical and verbal outbursts/ aggressiveness)

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months
• Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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