Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & Tuition

Penn--mar-Human-Services; White Hall (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist with light housekeeping, personal care, and transportation for clients in residential settings. The role includes supporting behavioral and social needs and may involve help with medication administration.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to pass background/physical/TB/drug screenings; lifting up to 50 lbs may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations in 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning.
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting.
• Providing transportation to doctor’s appointments and activities.
• Behavioral and social support, including handling potential outbursts/ aggressiveness.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Penn-Mar Human Services in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist with light housekeeping, personal care, and transportation for clients in residential settings. The role includes supporting behavioral and social needs and may involve help with medication administration.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to pass background/physical/TB/drug screenings; lifting up to 50 lbs may be