DSP, Meaningful Day Services (M-F 8:30am-4:00pm)

Ardmore Enterprises; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises is seeking a DSP to support adults with disabilities in achieving personal goals and participating in the community. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, daily living assistance, and collaborative teamwork to promote independence and safety.

The position includes hands-on support, documentation, and participation in training to uphold Ardmore’s mission and Employment First philosophy. A valid driver’s license and HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must believe everyone can work.
• Ability to support physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Awareness of digital document formats for program data keeping.

Responsibilities

• Use person-centered principles to support service delivery.
• Support people to develop and maintain relationships.
• Assist with community safety and daily living activities.
• Maintain written communication and documentation.

Skills

ASL

Person-centered approach

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview of Position:

DSP, Meaningful Day Services help adults with disabilities to work and experience full and meaningful participation and membership in their chosen communities. Support needs are individualized and may include support to work, volunteer, maintain or learn new skills, gain higher levels of independence, build strong community connections, learn self-advocacy skills, manage personal resources and generally participate in community life. People of working age will be supported to continually explore and consider competitive employment People past working age who are no longer interested in pursuing work, may be supported in retirement activities. Support occurs in a variety of community-based settings and may include both in-person or virtual supports. This position is responsible for working cooperatively with people and their teams to support a person’s employment and community participation.

Responsibilities We’ll Help You Master

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus.
• Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
• Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
• Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Use person-centered principles and strategies to support people in service delivery
• Support people to develop and maintain relationships, including those that are natural and unpaid
• Support people to expand their social roles and experiences
• Safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of people supported
• Support people to learn and maintain community safety skills and activities of daily living
• Establish open communication with families, community members, coworkers, team members and other providers etc. to ensure proper dissemination of information that is timely, respectful and to the benefit of the person
• Report all incidents according to Ardmore’s Incident Reporting policy and procedures
• Immediately report any instance of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm
• Support people to maintain health and wellness
• Embody the values of Ardmore through personal accountability, listening and respect
• Provide personal care as needed in a way that maintains a person’s comfort, safety, and dignity
• Recognize and support the rights of people to make informed decisions and exercise choice
• Assess, communicate, and document changes in health status to supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintain all appropriate written communication and documentation, including attendance, daily logs, person centered planning tools, behavioral data, and others required
• Support people to speak for themselves in all matters and offer assistance when needed
• Use language that is respectful, sensitive and age appropriate when talking to or about people in services or about people in services
• Actively participate in all training and professional development requirements and opportunities
• Communicate effectively, professionally and in a timely manner with the person in services, co-workers, supervisor, employer, families, team members and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and dedication to Ardmore’s mission and Employment First philosophy
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary to fulfill the mission of Ardmore

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must believe everyone can work
• Must be able to understand and effectively support the physical, emotional and cognitive needs of the people that you work with
• Must become knowledgeable of digital document formats for program data keeping such as CIMS
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be confident and comfortable working in the field independently, and in a variety of different settings
• Must have excellent time management and customer service skills. Strong ability to think creatively and develop strong internal and external relationships and resources is required
• Knowledge of ASL strongly preferred

Required Conditions Of Employment

• Earned High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable transportation
• Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
• Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.)
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop and/or kneel
• Must be able to push, assist and transfer the weight of an average adult in and out of a wheelchair
• Must be able to stand for periods up to 3 hours in duration
• Must meet eligibility for employment in the United States. (Provide appropriate I-9 documentation on first day of employment)
• Must have a clean criminal history record
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be or willing to become: Medication Certified in MD and CPR/First Aid certified

WHY YOU’LL LOVE ARDMORE

We Offer An Exceptional Benefits Package Including

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
• 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%)
• Group Life Insurance - Guardian (up to $50,000)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Guardian)
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (Guardian)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility)
• 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.)
• Paid On-site Trainings!

We Are Ready For You To Bring Your

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Passion for helping others to live fulfilling lives
• High level of commitment and initiative
• Advocacy and customer services skills, and
• Your positive "can do" attitude.

Ardmore Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.