(Mills-Silver Spring) Direct Support Professional- Sat-Sun 11a-5p; Tues-Wed 4p-7p

The Chimes, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition assistance

Tickets at Work

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

The Chimes, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity, independence, and confidence.

You will work in a supportive, team-focused environment and receive paid training and ongoing professional development. This role involves hands-on care, documentation, and potential travel between Residential and Day programs, with a starting wage of $20.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in disability services preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Disability services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - $20.25/hour

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

Join Chimes, 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

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• 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