Personal Support Assistant

Fello Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 23,980 - 34,154; Full time

Job summary

Fello Inc. is hiring Personal Support Assistants to support individuals with disabilities in their homes across Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore. The role focuses on promoting independence and personal growth, providing emotional support, and assisting with daily living activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of experience in a related role. A valid Driver’s license is also required. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license with no egregious records.
• Completion of required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maximize independence and decision-making.
• Provide personal care and emotional support as needed.
• Assist with daily living activities such as cleaning and laundry.
• Ensure safety regulations are being met.

Skills

Positive behavioral management techniques

Emotional support

Meal preparation

Self-esteem building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Anne Arundel County and Eastern Shore Positions Available Based on Need

Position Type

Full Time and Part Time Available Based on Need

High School Degree

Salary Range

$21.10 Hourly

Transportation Access

-

Job Shift

Day, Evening, Overnight, and Weekend Available Based on Need

Overview

Overview

Fello supports people with disabilities to live the lives they choose. Everyone has unique needs, so at Fello , there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to our supports.

Fello is an action-oriented organization with a heart-driven culture that centers people, community, and opportunity in everything we do. As a Personal Support Assistant, you will be a Direct Support Professional (DSP) actively supporting people with disabilities to maximize their independence, self-advocacy, and decision-making in their community and at home. This is not a caregiver position, but an opportunity for support, partnership, and equity-building. While caregivers may monitor and serve, our Personal Support Assistants are passionate advocates who are engaging, creative, and motivated as they support a person’s life choices and facilitate opportunities to build relationships. A key component of this position is to promote independence and personal growth, so your ability to demonstrate positive behavioral management techniques, facilitate self-esteem building, and encourage confidence will be essential.

As a Personal Support Assistant, you will report to a Support Manager and be responsible for supporting one or more people living in their own homes located in a suburban or rural community in Anne Arundel County or the Eastern Shore. You will have an essential role supporting people according to their Person-Centered Plans, providing personal care and emotional support as needed, and assisting with meal preparation and daily living activities such as cleaning, laundry, etc. Ensuring safety regulations are being met, completing daily logs and progress notes, providing transportation, and engaging people in meaningful activities is all in a day’s work for a trusted Personal Support Assistant.

Qualification

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, though at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Candidates must also possess a valid Driver’s license with no egregious records and complete all required Fello and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) trainings.