Temp Direct Support Professional

EPIC; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Great work environment

Job summary

EPIC in Maryland is seeking temporary Direct Support Professionals to help adults meet personal goals and integrate into their communities. If you enjoy supporting people with disabilities to become more independent, this is a great opportunity.

As a team member, you will build strong relationships, provide supervision for safety, and partner with a person who needs supports. This part-time role requires occasional weekend coverage and the use of a personal vehicle for transportation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, good judgment, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide continuous supervision and safety prompting.
• Pre-trained with all DDA mandated training and maintain renewals for First Aid, CPR, Certified Medication Technician, Abuse/Neglect, OSHA, and MANDT
• A local, valid U.S. driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past 3 years or any major violations in the past 5 years; You will be required to use your personal vehicle daily
• Ability to successfully pass basic skills tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to adults with disabilities to promote independence.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Supervise for safety and address safety concerns.
• Use personal vehicle for daily transportation.
• Work flexible hours including some weekends.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

DDA Training

First Aid

CPR

MTC Training

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are looking for temporary candidates who are patient, energetic, and dedicated to helping adults meet their personal goals. If you enjoy supporting people with disabilities in integrating into their community and becoming more independent, then EPIC has the perfect opportunity for you.

As a team member, you will do more than provide services to people; you’ll build strong, long-lasting relationships. Come aboard…Become an EPIC temporary team member and partner with a person that needs supports.

Get started today by meeting the following minimum qualifications:

• Excellent communication, good judgment, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Provide continuous supervision and prompting for safety concerns.


• Pre-trained with all DDA mandated training and maintain renewals for First Aid, CPR, Certified Medication Technician, Abuse/Neglect, OSHA, and MANDT


• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment and have the ability to recognize safety issues.


• A local, valid U.S. driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past 3 years or any major violations in the past 5 years; You will be required to use your personal vehicle daily


• Ability to successfully pass basic skills tests.

SHIFT HOURS/DAYS:

This position hasPart-time opportunities and is classified as Essential/On-Call with weekday/weekend work hours.

1. Flexible last weekend of the month based on need
2. Saturday 9:00 am - 6:15 pm
3. Saturday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4. Wednesday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thursday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Note: Hours cannot exceed 29 hoursper week.

We offer competitive pay, free parking, and a great work environment.

NOTE* EPIC is a participant of E-Verify