DSP, Supported Living Services (Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-9:00pm)

Ardmore; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Plan Match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Paid On-site Trainings

Job summary

Ardmore in Maryland is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide quality support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role will involve teaching daily living skills, supporting personal goals, and coordinating community activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with experience in a residential setting. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Experience in residential settings for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to teach and instruct life skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals with a person-centered approach.
• Teach daily living skills including grooming and personal care.
• Participate in community outings and social activities.
• Assist in household tasks and meal preparation.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience with disability services

Independent living skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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!

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

The DSP, Community Living Services/Residential 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. Staff person provides the day-to-day support that helps a person with developmental disabilities live successfully in their own home and participate in the community.

Responsibilities We’ll 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 plan, coordinate, and participate with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
• Instruct, support and participate in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.

Qualifications

• Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Driver's License
• 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.)

Why You'll Love Ardmore

Benefits Package

• 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!

Desired Attributes

• 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.