Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)

Community Support Services for the Deaf, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Support Services for the Deaf, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist Deaf and Deaf-Blind Adults with personal care, daily living tasks, and medication in a part-time, in-person setting.

The role requires fluent American Sign Language, a High School Diploma, and a Maryland driver’s license with a reliable schedule. Shifts include weekend options, and a commitment to IP-driven care is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Relevant experience is a plus.
• Valid MD Driver’s License with 2 points or less.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Assist Deaf and/or Deaf-Blind Adults with personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundry, and medication administration.
• Overnight monitoring as required.
• Follow IP plan and participating in IP meetings.

Skills

ASL

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: Direct Support Professional Full/Part time-Fluent in American Sign Language

STATUS: Part-Time

WHO IS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL? A supportive, "hands-on" person who assists Deaf and/or Deaf-Blind Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Assistance includes Home-based assistance with personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundry, and medication administration. Frequent overnight monitoring required and additional cleaning duties as assigned. Other responsibilities as identified in an annual Individual Plan (IP) meeting.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Excellent time management skills, well organized, team player, positive attitude, patient, and respectful.
• Annual physical and annual flu vaccination required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma; Relevant experience is a plus.
• Valid MD Driver’s License with 2 points or less.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

SALARY: $18/hour

WORK HOURS: Saturday and/or Sunday Shifts: 9a-3p, 9a-5p, 3p-11p, or 9a-11p

Please indicate which shifts you are interested in.

CONTACT PERSON: Leanne Fescina - [e-mail] 443.348.8256 (VP); 410.597.8780 (Voice) 410.597.8808 (Fax)

Job Types: Part-time

Schedule:

• 6 hour shift.
• 8 hour shift.
• 14 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekend availability.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required).

Language:

• American Sign Language (required).

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required).

Work Location: In person.