PERSONAL SUPPORTS DSP-FULL TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Athelas Institute, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on, in-home support to individuals with IDD/DD in Howard County, MD. The role emphasizes personal care, daily living skills, transportation navigation, and community integration to enhance quality of life.

The DSP will follow the Person-Centered Plan, maintain documentation, and participate in trainings such as CPR/First Aid and Mandt System. A valid driving record and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid and Mandt Systems training preferred or required.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized supports to waiver participants in their own homes or family homes to maximize independence.
• Support the person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan and Behavior Support Plan.
• Document services and use agency electronic systems for communication and records.

Skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position:PERSONAL SUPPORTS DSP-FULL TIME

Location: Howard County, MD

Job Id:2217

# of Openings:1

Rate of Pay: $18.81/ Hourly

Position Overview: A Direct Support Professional plays an integral role in a supported person’s life. The DSP will provide assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in many life areas such as activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP will assist the supported person in enjoying the life that they want to live and increasing their quality of life by providing excellent services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Individualized supports provided to waiver participants in their own homes, or family homes, to acquire the skills necessary to maximize their independence.
• DSP will support person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable)
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
• Encourage opportunities for decision making, self-help activities, and daily planning”
• Follow schedule agreed upon at the time of hire.
• Share and maintain required documentation of services provided.
• Complete and maintain required trainings in accordance with DDA/State/Company regulations. This includes, and is not limited to, CPR/First-Aid, and Mandt System.
• Report and document incidents within the required timeframe.
• Foster positive, professional relationship with supported persons”
• Document daily progress and maintain bi-weekly and/or monthly activity calendars as needed or directed.
• Attend all trainings, team meetings, and monthly supervisions as required.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times when interacting with individual, neighbors, parents, advocates, consultants, and regulatory personnel.
• Driving and community interaction is required. This may include, and is not limited to, attending various events, religious services, or activities.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
• Must have own reliable transportation that is safe, smoke-free, with adequate insurance coverage. Must provide a 1-year driving record with no more than 3 points on your record.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Division Director.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Training and Experience:

Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP

Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements: Applicant must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours. Person Applicant must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting / turning techniques or assistive devices).

Applicant must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and personal restraints.

Health: Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Incentives: Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Flexible Spending Account, Sunny Day Fund

Work-Life Balance: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty

Financial: 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)

Training: Paid DDA and new hire training's, CPR and First Aid Certification

Paid Medication Administration Training (if applicable)

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on Full or Part time status

Please Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change

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