Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour

Delta-T Group; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Access to client opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care in the Maryland region, including Beltsville. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting and collaborates with families and care teams.

The position offers TEMP TO PERM with opportunities to grow, and requires 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed.
• Must be 21 years old.
• High School Diploma.
• Updated physical.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 3 year driving history required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• TB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with individuals' families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, individual likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

Skills

Direct Support Professional experience

Direct care

21 years old

Valid Driver's License

3 year driving history

CPR/First Aid Certification

TB required

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Beltsville, MD 20705
Date Posted: 10/01/2026
Category: Residential
Education: High School Diploma/GED

Our Client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in the Maryland and DC area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS

Full schedule hours:

• * Sunday 9a-11p, Monday-Tuesday 3p-11p, and every other Wednesday 3p-11p
• * Thursday-Friday 2p-11p, Saturday 9a-11p, and every other Wednesday 2p-11p
• * Sunday-Tuesday 11p-9a and every other Wednesday 11p-9a
• * Thursday-Sunday 11p-9a and every other Wednesday 11p-9a
• * Sunday-Tuesday 3p-11p and every other Wednesday 3p-11p

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• * Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• * Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• * Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• * Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• * Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• * Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• * Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• * Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• * Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
• * Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed
• * Must be 21 years old
• * High School Diploma
• * Updated physical
• * Valid Driver's License
• * 3 year driving history required
• * CPR/First Aid Certification
• * TB required

DTG ADVANTAGES

• * Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
• * Compensation processed weekly.
• * Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• * Accessibility to grow professionally.
• * Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW

Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

Title: Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour

Class: Direct Care Support

Type: TEMP TO PERM

Ref. No.: 1302391-13

BC: #DTG159

Company: Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc.

Contract Contact: Contract Submit VA

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 1952 Gallows Road, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22182