Direct Support Professional (Weekdays)

Community Support Services for the Deaf, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist Deaf adults in Maryland with daily routines and personal care. The part-time position requires fluent American Sign Language skills and support based on a Person-Centered Plan. Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, and meal preparation during evening hours. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a valid Maryland driver's license. Salary offered is $18 per hour, with work hours from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is a plus.
• Must hold a valid MD Driver’s License with 2 points or less.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for Deaf adults with disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medications as required.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.
• Support based on the Person-Centered Plan (PCP).

Skills

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Patience

Team player with a positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Support Services for the Deaf, Inc.

Direct Support Professional (Weekdays)

Windsor Mill, Maryland • Part-time • $18 hourly

Overview

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Weekdays) for 1:1 and group-based support in a Maryland setting. The role involves assisting Deaf adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, with responsibilities that include evening routines, personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, transportation to medical appointments and activities, and job sites. Supervisory guidance and additional responsibilities are defined in the annual Person-Centered Plan (PCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support most of the time (typical ratio up to 1:4 when needed).
• Assist with evening routines including personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medications as required.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and activities, and to job sites.
• Support based on the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and other duties identified in yearly planning.

Expectations

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and respectful behavior at all times.
• Patience is required.
• Annual Physical and Flu vaccine 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).

Salary & Schedule

• Salary: $18.00/hour.
• WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, in the Baltimore area.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Application & Contact

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled.

On your resume, please provide and indicate your voice, text and/or videophone number.

• Contact: 443.348.8256 (VP)
• Contact: 410.597.8780 (Voice)
• Contact: 410.597.8808 (Fax)