Direct Support Professionals

Maximum Community Support Services; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximum Community Support Services Inc. in Rockville is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Community Development Team. You will support individuals with neurodiversity to work toward personalized goals by utilizing community resources and fostering meaningful participation.

The role emphasizes safe, healthy living, documentation of programs, and community outings. Driving is required, as you will transport individuals using your own vehicle; valid license and insurance are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college is preferred but not necessary.
• Valid driver's license with a positive driving record and access to daily use of a personal vehicle.
• Excellent understanding of time management.
• Strong ability to think creatively and develop solid internal and external relationships with resources in the community.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist individuals with their individualized plans for daily living.
• Ensure individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and documentation of programs meeting social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Plan and participate in community outings.
• Assist individuals in working toward personal independence by supporting new skills and natural supports.
• Driving is required; you will transport individuals with your own vehicle and valid license/insurance.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to help individuals become independent on the job.
• Encourage the development of individuals' interpersonal skills.

Skills

Time management

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Future Opening: Direct Support Professionals

Full Time • Rockville

At Maximum Community Support Services Inc. We're looking for Direct Support Professionals to work as part of our growing Community Development Team, serving in the Montgomery County region. As a Direct Support Professional you will support individuals with neurodiversity to work toward personalized goals by utilizing and exploring their community's resources. Maximum Community Support Services Inc. puts an emphasis on community based participation, development and integration.

This is a great opportunity to join an amazing culture and team environment. As well as a chance for you to grow with us promotionally, professionally and personally!

At Maximum Community Support Services Inc., we cultivate inclusive communities through relationships, innovation and high-quality services. We accomplish this by living close to our values of respect, well-being, reflection and courage and using them to guide our decision making. If you want to contribute to an organization of people passionate about using relationships to support the empowerment of others then we have a position where you can make a difference!

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living.
• Ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Plan and participate in community outings.
• Assist individuals in working toward personal independence by supporting the acquisition and incorporation of new skills and building a system of natural supports.
• Driving is required for this position, you'll be transporting individuals so your own personal vehicle, car insurance and valid driver's license is required.
• Deliver customized services tailored to each individual's preferences and personal goals.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to assist individuals in becoming independent on the job.
• Encourage the development of individual's interpersonal skills

What does Maximum Community Development need from me?

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college is preferred but not necessary.
• Must have valid driver's license and positive driving record with access to daily use of personal vehicle to travel within assigned region.
• Excellent understanding of time management.
• Strong ability to think creatively and develop solid internal and external relationships with resources in the community.

About Us

Committed to Providing Quality, Person-Centered Community-Based Services.

At Maximum Community Support Services, Inc we provides quality care, person centered, community-based services and support to adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and mental disabilities. We strive in providing maximum support to help Individual’s reach their highest potential through community inclusion, career exploration support, skill building and creating positive relationships.

We strive in providing maximum support to help Individual’s reach their highest potential through community inclusion, career exploration support, skill building and creating positive relationships.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high quality person-centered, community-based services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest potential and live fulfilling lives as valued members of their community.