DSP, Personal Supports Services (Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Dedicated Services)

Ardmore Enterprises, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403B Retirement Plan Match

Paid Holidays

Paid On-site Trainings

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lanham, MD. This part-time role focuses on person-centered support, daily living activities, and community participation.

Responsibilities include facilitating goals, coordinating social events, and helping residents with daily tasks while maintaining safety and respect. Requires a high school diploma or GED and reliable transport for local outings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with individuals and families
• Ability to stay observant and attentive in daily activities
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and support

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care routines and daily living activities
• Plan and participate in social activities and community outings
• Support residents in achieving personal goals with a person-centered approach
• Provide transportation to activities when needed using personal vehicle in nearby areas

Skills

Communication

Observant

Strong Work Ethic

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DSP, Personal Supports Services (Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Dedicated Services)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: DSPPE001981

• Posted : July 31, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $22 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Ardmore Enterprises
4300 Forbes Blvd
Lanham, MD 20706, USA

Ardmore Enterprises
4300 Forbes Blvd
Lanham, MD 20706, USA

Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities? Are you motivated by personal enrichment? Do you want to work for an amazing organization!

The DSP, Personal Support Services will be committed to supporting the organization’s mission of ensuring quality support services are provided and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are both respected and afforded opportunities to choose and participate in and access community events, activities, and resources.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you!

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Someone who will take the initiative to present new ideas for community outings and activities
• Suggest new activities that could help enhance a variety of skills
• Someone who is patient and punctual
• Must be willing to use their personal vehicle to transport the person supported to and from their activities in the Rockville, MD & surrounding areas
• Will model appropriate social norms and behaviors for the person supported to teach them how to respect boundaries

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution
• Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
• Should have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or with other types of special needs populations
• Have patience and positive coaching skills to assist AM with successfully reaching his goals
• Enjoy being active and proactively partner with AM while engaging in activities, events and volunteer efforts of choice
• Will be resourceful in researching community activities, volunteer efforts, and enjoy introducing new ideas

Do You Want to Work for an Organization with Great Benefits?!!!

• Paid Community Outings
• 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!

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.

We are looking for great staff and it can be you!

Skills

Communication: Advanced

Observant: Advanced

Strong Work Ethic: Advanced

Interpersonal Skills: Advanced

Behaviors

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

:

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

:

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.