Empowering Direct Support Professional

Unified Community Connections; Middletown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Community Connections is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Middletown, MD. This on-site, full-time DSP role supports adults with developmental disabilities, including personal care and community activities. Pay rate is $21.15 per hour.

Responsibilities include transportation, documentation, and coordination with nurses and program directors. Must have a high school diploma or GED and be reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving, project/task management, time management and dependability.
• Must have good judgment, safe work practices, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding and grooming.
• Assist with transportation, community activities and daily living skills.
• Document progress notes, incident reports and medication administration as required.
• Follow agency policies, safety rules and program schedules; report changes to supervisor.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Dependability

Good judgment

Communication

Safety

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

I-care medication system

Electronic records system

Job description

Unified Community Connections is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Middletown, MD. This on-site, full-time DSP role supports adults with developmental disabilities, including personal care and community activities. Pay rate is $21.15 per hour.

Responsibilities include transportation, documentation, and coordination with nurses and program directors. Must have a high school diploma or GED and be reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented.