Sr. Direct Support Professional (Afternoons/ Evenings)

Penn-Mar Human Services; Manchester (MD); On-site; USD 58,483,000 - 59,916,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New starting rates of $20.41-$20.91 an

Paid vacation days and holiday pay

Employee referral bonus program

Extensive paid training and Career L添加

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services is hiring a Senior Direct Support Professional in Maryland to provide light housework, personal care, transportation and behavioral support in a residential setting. Occasional sleepovers and assisting the Residential Supervisor are part of the role.

Requirements include a high school diploma/G.E.D., a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to pass background/physical/TB/drug screenings; lifting up to 50 lbs and prior caregiving experience are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning.
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting.
• Provide transportation to doctor appointments and activities.
• Address behavioral and social support needs, including potential outbursts/aggressiveness.
• Occasional sleepover shifts and supervision in residence without a Residential Supervisor.

Skills

Driving

Caregiving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

• 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/ agressiveness)
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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