Direct Support Professional Lead - Baltimore County

Aspire Living & Learning; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Lifestyle JOON

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

Telehealth

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Catonsville, MD seeks a Direct Support Professional Lead to supervise DSP staff and coordinate schedules. The role emphasizes person-centered support and compliance with all policies. Schedule: Tue–Sat, 3:00pm–11:00pm, pay $20.20/hour.

We offer robust benefits, ongoing training, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team dedicated to inclusive care and community-based supports.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy to complete required electronic documentation.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings and certifications.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Must have satisfactory background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead DSP team: coordinate schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor activities.
• Ensure program employees comply with Aspire’s policies and state requirements.
• Provide person-centered services to supported individuals.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Age 18+

Organization

Trainings & certifications

Education requirement

Background checks

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional Lead - Baltimore County

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional in Baltimore County. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead at Aspire Living & Learning plays a vital role in providing person-centered services to supported individuals. The DSP Lead coordinates schedules, assigns responsibilities, monitors activities and ensures that program employees complete their responsibilities and comply with all of Aspire’s policies, procedures and state specific requirements.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Catonsville, Baltimore County

Pay: $20.20 per hour

Qualifications:

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy to complete required electronic documentation
• 18 years of age or older
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings and certifications
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, Degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Must have satisfactory background checks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options -Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON -Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match -A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off -Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities -Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Servicesand more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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