Residential Direct Support Professional - Silver

Eddy; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Treasures, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland.

You will assist with daily living, personal care, life skills, and community integration, promoting independence and quality of life. Responsibilities include direct support, meal and transportation assistance, medical needs oversight and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required; one year of college preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working with the population served.
• Acceptable criminal background is a must.
• CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification must be current/ refreshed within timelines.
• DDA Training required.
• No lifting restrictions; able to transfer individuals.
• Good written and oral communication; detail-oriented and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of participants, including meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, and community integration.
• Assist with activities of daily living, life skills development, and medical needs including medication administration.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement individualized support plans and promote independence and quality of life.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years experience with population served

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Mandt Systems

Medication technician certification

Job description

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist individuals and families living in facilities homes. Individual programs are designed around the needs and desires of each participant and implemented with attention and care.Responsibilities: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.Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of the supported persons, inclusive of all daily needs (meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs and medication administration)Required Qualifications:Must have a Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent required (one year of college preferred)1+ years of experience working with the population servedAcceptable criminal background is a mustMust have CPR / First Aid, Mandt Systems, medication technician certification must be refreshed within timelines, and the certificate must have a current status.High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)Current DDA TrainingMust have no lifting restrictions. Ability to transfer individuals, talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Skills Required:Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively, individually and as part of a team with subordinates, other staff and supervisors throughout the organizationGood written and oral communication skillsDetail-oriented, organized, self-disciplined, energetic, and deadline-conscious.Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to privileged and program participants’ informationMust be willing and able to support individuals with different levels of diagnosesSchedule:Monday - Thursday 3P - 11PFriday - Sunday 3P - 11PSaturday - Sunday 7a - 11pAbout us at Treasures, IncAt Treasures Inc., we are dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful, self-directed lives. More than just a care provider, we are a united team of professionals driven by compassion, expertise, and innovation. We focus on each individual's unique strengths and aspirations, offering comprehensive services, including residential support, nursing support, respite, shared living, personal support, housing, and community integration initiatives. Our skilled professionals collaborate to create personalized support plans that enhance independence, skill development, and community engagement.We believe in every individual's inherent worth and potential, striving to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture that values the unique contributions of each team member. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and professional growth opportunities. By joining our mission-driven organization, you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, building a society where everyone, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life and reach their full potential.E04JI800b8u2409e6sb