(Mills-Silver Spring) Direct Support Professional- Mon-Fri 3p-11p

Chimes; Texas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chimes in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity and independence. This full-time role offers hands-on care, training, and a supportive team environment.

You’ll follow individualized care plans, assist with personal care, document progress, and help clients participate in community activities while maintaining a safe, respectful setting. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in disability services preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with kindness and respect.
• Assist with activities of daily living including dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing.
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress.
• Administer medications in accordance with policy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Encourage community engagement and participation.
• Some DSP roles may require travel between Residential and Day programs.

Skills

Disability services

Lifting 50+ lbs

Driver's license

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

(Mills-Silver Spring) Direct Support Professional- Mon-Fri 3p-11p

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: MILLS011471

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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250
Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA

Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $20.25/hour
Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

JoinChimes, a mission-driven nonprofit where compassion meets purpose. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity, independence, and confidence—while growing in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Why Chimes

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Culture rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands‑on support with kindness and respect
• Assist with personal care including: dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing and other daily living skills
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress
• Administer medications in accordance with policy
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Use approved behavior support techniques
• Encourage community engagement and participation
• Some DSP roles will require travel and support from Residential to Day programs

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in disability services preferred (not required—we train!)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license - Meet one of the following driving record requirements? At least 3 years of unsuspended driving history with no more than 3 points, or At least 2 years of unsuspended driving history with a clean driving record

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical plans starting at$6.90/month (Day 1 coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training and tuition assistance
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

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