Direct Support Professional — Growth & Community Impact

Community Options, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays—Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Maryland is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides for Clarksville and Ellicott City. No experience required— paid training provided.

Starting pay is $16.50/hour, with multiple shifts including Weekday hours. Roles involve direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support with daily routines, health monitoring, and community activities, in residential and community settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, and hygiene.
• Monitor health and report concerns.
• Support development of independent and community skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRNDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Clarksville and Ellicott, MDto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is: $16.50 an hour

Multiple Available Shifts:

• Weekday

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe environment
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• Overtime may be required due to business needs
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Columbia, MD office!

For more information, please call us at: [phone]

If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: [e-mail]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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