Direct Support Professional (Mon-Fri 3pm-10:15pm)

Makom; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Makom in Silver Spring, MD is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. The DSP will support individuals with IDD to lead self-determined, meaningful lives and engage in their communities.

We offer a Mon-Fri 3pm-10:15pm schedule and a culture rooted in Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Self-determination. This role provides opportunities for professional development and meaningful, community-based work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; further education in human services or related field is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Active participation in cultivating a culture of communication among people we support, families, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Person-Centered Support: Provide individualized support to help individuals lead self-directed lives.
• Skill Development: Support growth in line with PCP/ISP plans.
• Community Engagement: Create opportunities to engage with communities and build social networks.
• Daily Living Assistance: Help with ADLs and IADLs tailored to each person.
• Health & Safety: Ensure clean, safe living and work environments, and follow care plans.
• Adaptability: Evolve approach as needs change and collaborate with the support team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Direct Support Professional (Mon-Fri 3pm-10:15pm)

Location: Mendelson I

Silver Spring, MD

Job Id:565

# of Openings:1

Direct Support Professional

AtMakom, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life they aspire to live. If you are a passionateprofessional andeager to make a meaningful difference in the IDD community, we want to meet you!

For over 40 years, we have been leaders in delivering innovative servicesandsupportto individualswithIDD across Maryland and Virginia. Our team of over 450 professionals is united by a shared commitmentto fostering a workplace culturethat’sdefined by our core values—Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Self-determination. Those guiding principles frame our embrace ofdiversity, equity, and belonging.At Makom,you’llbecomea keypart ofmeeting ourtransformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality,expertise, and aspirations.

The Role:We are seekingDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) to join our dynamic team. As a DSP, you will play a critical role in ensuring individuals with IDD lead self-determined, meaningful, and fulfilling lives as theyengagetheir communitiesin pursuit of a quality of life to which they aspire.

Responsibilities:

• Person-Centered Support:Provide individualizedsupportbased on each person’s unique skills, aspirations, and needs. Help individuals lead self-directed lives, fully engagingandin their communities.
• Skill Development:Empower individuals by supporting skill-building and personal growth in alignment with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP)/Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Community Engagement:Facilitateopportunities for individuals toexperience community—to build social networks/social capital, to pursue joy and fun, to contemplate and pursue careers—allaimed atleadingself-determined and self-directed lives. Participatein the communities in which they live, work, learn,pray,and play.
• Daily Living Assistance:Provide coaching and support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) tailored toeveryone'sneeds.
• Health & Safety:Ensure living and working environments are clean, safe, and meet the needs of individuals, including compliance with medical recommendations and care plans.
• Adaptability:Evolve your approach as individuals’ needsevolve, serving as a key member of their support team.

Qualifications:

• High school diplomarequired; further education in human services or a related field is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Activelyparticipatein cultivating and sustaining a ‘culture ofcommunication’in which sharing information with people we support, families and friends, and co-workers is an essential tool to our work individually and collectively.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and kneel to provide hands-on support.

All positions are contingent on the following requirements:

• Background Check and/or Fingerprinting/Check Registry Check in VA.
• Drug Screen
• Valid MD, VA, or DC driver’s licenserequired.
• Health Exam/Certificate Completed with TB screening

Our Culture:

We cultivate a culture rooted in care, growth, and shared success, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, and Self-Determination. These guiding principles define how we approach, we invest in our team, by providing opportunities for professional development, promoting well-being, supporting one another, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. We are a culture inspired by a future where individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the same options and opportunities for a well‑lived life as all other members of the community. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels included, valued, empowered, entrepreneurial, and inspired to succeed. We also recognize that failure is part of how we learn. At Makom, failure is not fatal unless we want it to be. And, we commit to ‘failing forward’, always seeking to learn from our inevitable mistakes, to grow, and to flourish. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve as part of the Makom team!

A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional:

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Commitment to EEO:

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, competitive wages and that celebrated diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.