Direct Support Professional: Help Others Thrive & Engage in Community

Ardmore Enterprises; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

403B Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holidays

Employee Discounts

On-site Trainings

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their goals. You will use a person-centered approach, support daily living skills, and encourage participation in community activities and events.

You’ll transport as needed in Rockville and surrounding areas, model respectful behavior, and collaborate with the team to create meaningful activities.

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

Communication

Patience

Active lifestyle

Teamwork

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ardmore Enterprises in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their goals. You will use a person-centered approach, support daily living skills, and encourage participation in community activities and events.

You’ll transport as needed in Rockville and surrounding areas, model respectful behavior, and collaborate with the team to create meaningful activities.