DSP, Supported Living Services (PRN - Multiple Locations)

Ardmore; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Plan Match

Group Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for part-time roles across multiple locations in Maryland. You will support individuals with disabilities, promote independence, and help them participate in community activities.

Responsibilities include daily living support, planning social outings, and assisting with household tasks. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with prior residential care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals receiving services.
• Experience in residential settings serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or other special needs populations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving personal goals with a person-centered approach.
• Teach independent living and daily skills (grooming, self-care, health needs).
• Plan and participate in social activities and community outings.
• Assist with household tasks (cleaning, meals, shopping).

Skills

Observant

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DSP, Supported Living Services (PRN - Multiple Locations)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: DSPSU001977

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $22 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

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 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.

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

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.

Travel Required

Yes.

Skills

• Observant: Intermediate
• Critical Thinking: Intermediate
• Communication: Intermediate

Behaviors

• Preferred: Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Less than 2 years.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver License

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