Residential Program – Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INC; Westminster (MD); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and certification programs

Job summary

THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INC is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Westminster and Taneytown, MD. You will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment while promoting independence and choice.

This role offers flexible shifts including weekends and weeknights. There is no experience required as paid training will be provided. Enjoy benefits like paid sick time, a 403(b) retirement plan, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks.
• Ability to complete required training courses.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in a community living residential home.
• Create and implement innovative routines and activities.
• Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support.
• Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Communication

Cooking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Westminster, MD or Taneytown, MD

$20.07/hour + $2.00 weekend differential

Are you looking to make a real difference? The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting.

Available Shifts:

• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday in both Taneytown and Westminster
• Weeknights starting at 3:00 until 10:00 or 11:00PM
• Awake Over Night shifts available: Friday-Saturday; Sunday-Monday in Westminster and Monday-Tuesday; Tuesday-Wednesday in Taneytown

What You’ll Do:

• Support individuals in a community living residential home
• Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
• Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
• Provide transportation and support community access
• Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
• Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines

Pay & Benefits:

• $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
• Paid Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Credit Union membership
• No experience required – paid training provided!
• DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked
• Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
• Computer and keyboarding skills
• Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
• Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles