Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour

Delta-T Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional in the Maryland/DC area to provide residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will collaborate with families, IDT members, and other providers to support daily living activities and health needs.

Responsibilities include meal prep, light housekeeping, medication administration, transportation, and participation in meetings.

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 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.

Skills

Direct Support Experience

Valid Driver's License

CPR/First Aid

21+ Years Old

TB Test

Willingness to Provide Direct Care

3-year Driving History

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Silver Spring, MD 20903  Date Posted: 09/04/2026  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 2p-11p and every other Wednesday 2p-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.: 1312901-7

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

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.