DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Híbrido; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Vision & dental

EAP

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Sunny Day Fund

Resumo da oferta

ATHELAS INSTITUTE, INC. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Direct Support Professional for residential services. The DSP will assist individuals with daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation.

This role requires CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and a valid driver’s license. Onsite evening shifts Mon-Wed 5pm-9pm. Our program emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centered planning.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with IDD/DD preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid and Mandt Systems training are preferred or required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct support and supervision for residents, including daily needs and activities.
• Complete required documentation by deadlines.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and residents.
• Maintain living environment per COMAR and Health Dept standards.
• Support residents according to personalized plans and nursing care plan.
• Administer medications per state and agency guidelines using eMAR.
• Provide transportation using company vehicles with a valid driver's license.
• Attend scheduled meetings and respond to emails daily.
• Utilize agency systems for time, attendance, and notes.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Transportation coordination

Patient care

Teamwork

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

eMAR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Direct Support Professional-Residential Services

Department:

Residential

Location:

Quick Fox (Columbia)

Mon-Wed 5pm-9pm

Position Overview:

A Direct Support Professional plays an integral role in a supported person’s life. The DSP will provide assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in many life areas such as activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP will assist the supported person in enjoying the life that they want to live and increasing their quality of life by providing excellent services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of the supported persons, inclusive of all daily needs (meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs and medication administration)
• Complete all state and agency required documentation in accordance with stated guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintains positive, professional working relationships
• Onsite duties required may include general household tasks. Maintain living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Dept. standards.
• DSP will support person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan.
• Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements. All medication is completed through an eMAR. Medication administration follows the DDA nursing delegation model.
• Provide transportation via company vehicles to supported persons. DSP must have current Driver’s License and meet the agency driving requirements.
• DSP must complete all required and assigned trainings. CPR / First Aid, Mandt Systems, medication technician certification must be refreshed within timelines and certification must have current status.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Check, and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times, the DSP must provide opportunities for the supported person to engage in decision making, and daily planning.
• All other duties that may be requested by Operations Manager and Division Direct

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Training and Experience:

Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP

Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours. Person must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting / turning techniques or assistive devices).

Person must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Health:

Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Incentives:

Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Flexible Spending Account, Sunny Day Fund

Work-Life Balance:

Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty

Financial:

403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)

Training:

Paid DDA and new hire training's, Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification

Paid Medication Administration Training (If applicable)

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on Full or Part time status

Please Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change

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