PT Direct Support Professional-Howard County/Durham

Richcroft, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid trainings (CPR/First Aid)

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Richcroft, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for Howard County and Durham, working every other weekend from 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The role provides hands-on care to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities. The position offers $23 per hour (including a $1 weekend differential) and involves helping with personal hygiene, activities, outings, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning, plus medication administration as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to transport people supported.
• Some lifting and transferring may be required.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal hygiene, activities/outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community and developing independent living skills.
• Administering and recording medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving experience

Transport patients

Lifting/Transferring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PT Direct Support Professional-Howard County/Durham

Job Description

PT/ Every Other Weekend - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Howard County/Durham

Rate of Pay $23/hr

FLSA Status Non Exempt

We are seeking a Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands‑on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, assisting with personal hygiene, activities/outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

This position is:

Every Other Weekend

Saturday & Sunday 8am - 8pm

Working with Women & Men

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
• Administering and recording medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign‑on Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Must be at least 20 years of age

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)

$500.00 Sign‑On Bonus

Pay Out Structure: $250 – First Day; $250 – after three months