Direct Support Professional - (LCE-Nottingham-Day Program) Monday-Friday; 8:30a-3:30p

Chimes; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development

401(k) retirement plan

Endless growth opportunities

Job summary

Chimes invites passionate Direct Support Professionals to join our Nottingham Day Program. Work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, providing compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges in a mission-driven setting.

You will follow individualized care plans, document progress, assist with daily living activities, and help participants engage with the community, while benefiting from paid training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in disability services preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record or inspection.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support with kindness and respect.
• Assist with personal care, including dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing, and other daily living skills.
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress.
• Administer medications in accordance with policy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Use approved behavior support techniques.
• Encourage community engagement and participation.
• Some DSP roles will require travel and support from Residential to Day programs.

Skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - (LCE-Nottingham-Day Program) Monday-Friday; 8:30a-3:30p

Job Category: Community Support

Requisition Number: DIREC010804

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $19.75 USD per hour

Locations

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Chimes Vocational
Nottingham, MD 21236, USA

Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $19.75/hour
Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

JoinChimes, a mission-driven nonprofit where compassion meets purpose. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity, independence, and confidence—while growing in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Why Chimes

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Culture rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands‑on support with kindness and respect
• Assist with personal care, including dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing, and other daily living skills
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress
• Administer medications in accordance with policy
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Use approved behavior support techniques
• Encourage community engagement and participation
• Some DSP roles will require travel and support from Residential to Day programs.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in disability services preferred (not required—we train!)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license - Meet one of the following driving record requirements? At least 3 years of unsuspended driving history with no more than 3 points, or at least 2 years of unsuspended driving history with a clean driving record

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical plans starting at $13.80/month (Day 1 coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training and tuition assistance
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

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