Sr. Direct Support Professional (Afternoons)

Penn-Mar Human Services; Freeland (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $20.41–$20.91/hour

Paid vacation & holiday pay

Referral bonus program

Extensive training and Career Ladders

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services is seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional to provide direct care in Manchester, MD and Freeland, MD. The role includes cooking, personal care, transportation to appointments, and behavioral support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience and <3 moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background/physical/TB/drug).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.
• Previous direct support/caregiving experience and/or experience with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning.
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting.
• Providing transportation to doctor’s appointments, outside activities and excursions.
• Behavioral and social support, including handling potential outbursts/aggressiveness.
• Occasional sleepover shifts and/or supervision of a residential home without a Residential Supervisor.
• Assist the Residential Supervisor in other assigned duties.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Background check clearance

Lift 50 lbs

Caregiving experience

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

**Locations: Manchester, MD & Freeland, MD**

**ONE weekend day required in each shift**

We Provide:

• New starting rates of $20.41-$20.91 per hour!
• Paid vacation days and holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement (including our Career Ladders program)
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability

The Senior Direct Support Professional is responsible for:

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting
• Providing transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, outside activities and excursions
• Behavioral and social support (to include working with potential physical and verbal outbursts/ aggressiveness)
• Providing occasional sleepover shifts and/or supervise a residential home in which there is no Residential Supervisor
• Assisting the ResidentialSupervisor in any other assigned duties

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months
• Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed
• Previous direct support/caregiving experience and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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