Residential Direct Support Specialist — Flexible Schedules

Delta-T Group; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Access to client opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care in the Maryland region, including Beltsville. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting and collaborates with families and care teams.

The position offers TEMP TO PERM with opportunities to grow, and requires 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed.
• Must be 21 years old.
• High School Diploma.
• Updated physical.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 3 year driving history required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• TB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with individuals' families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, individual likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

Skills

Direct Support Professional experience

Direct care

21 years old

Valid Driver's License

3 year driving history

CPR/First Aid Certification

TB required

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Delta-T Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care in the Maryland region, including Beltsville. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting and collaborates with families and care teams.

The position offers TEMP TO PERM with opportunities to grow, and requires 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and a willingness to travel as needed.