DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc. : About Us : Employment Opportunities; West Friendship (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Athelas Institute, Inc. in West Friendship, MD is seeking a Direct Support Professional for residential services. The role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, life skills, transportation, and community integration, with duties documented through eMAR and agency systems.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Training in Mandt Systems, CPR/First Aid, and DDA core competencies is preferred; IDD/DD experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of the supported persons, including 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 guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• Onsite duties may include general household tasks and maintaining the living environment per COMAR and Health Dept. standards.
• Support person according to Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Title

Direct Support Professional-Residential Services

Department

Residential (West Friendship)

Locations

Howard County (West Friendship)

Schedule

Sat and Sun 8am-4pm, Sat and Sun 4pm-10pm

Hourly Rate

$18.81

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Training: 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