Full Time DSP

Spectrum Support, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Spectrum Support is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in supportive communities. The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals to participate in community events, employment, education, or other activities of personal interest.

Responsibilities include ensuring health, safety, and medical needs are met at all times, maintaining respectful, person-centered supports, and collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• MD driver's license with ≤2 points.
• Self-motivated, creative and innovative in supports.
• Ability to work in a team and stay calm during crises.
• DDA trainings, First Aid, CPR a plus; trainings provided.
• Must pass criminal background/LEIE check.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals participate in community events, employment, classes or activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and medical needs are met at all times.

Skills

Community engagement

Health & safety

Crisis response

Team player

Job description

Spectrum Support is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit agency helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in supportive communities.

Do you have a passion to empower people with differing abilities to Live Their Best Lives?

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees

The Direct Support Professional Will

• Provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community events, employment, educational classes, or other activities of personal interest.
• Assure the health, safety, and medical needs of the individual(s) are met at all times.

Candidate Requires

• A valid Maryland Driver's License with no more than 2 points.
• Must be self-motivated, creative and innovative in approach to providing supports that promote independence, choice and self-determination.
• Ability to be a team player and respond to changes and/or crisis in a calm and productive manner.
• Demonstrate ability in providing support in a respectful manner that meets the various needs of persons served.
• DDA trainings, First Aid, CPR a plus. Trainings will be provided.
• Must pass criminal background/LEIE check.

Job Type: Full-time