Taneytown Residential Direct Support Position (40 hr/week)

The Arc Carroll County; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Credit union

Job summary

The Arc Carroll County is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Community Living team in Taneytown, MD. You will work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small, home-like setting, supporting daily living activities, skills, and routines to help each resident thrive.

Responsibilities include personal care assistance, meal planning, medication administration as needed, and safe transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the DD Administration and The Arc.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in life skills and household tasks (meal planning and preparation, laundry, light housework).
• Assist with personal care and administer medications as needed.
• Provide transportation as needed and work as part of a team in a small residential home setting.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others? If so, we would like to talk with you! The mission of The Arc Carroll County is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. We are seeking people who have integrity, respect, and a passion to help others.

We are thrilled to announce a rewarding position as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Community Living Department. Our Community Living Department focuses on creating inclusive and supportive residential environments where individuals can thrive and achieve their highest potential.

DSP RATE: $20.07/hour with a $2.00 differential for weekends

What does a DSP in Community Living do?

You will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life by working as part of a team in a small residential home setting. You will support residents with life skills and household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry, and light housework; as well as assist with personal care, administer medications, and provide transportation as needed.

Where you would work: A lovely residential home in Taneytown, MD

Direct Support Professional (dsp) Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary benefits such as Accident insurance and Life insurance.
• Company paid Short-term disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Working with fabulous individuals!
• Participation Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSPs)

• Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
• Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Royer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
  

Compensation details:

20.07-20.07 Hourly Wage