Weekend Direct Support Professional — Residential Care

Athelas Institute; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403B plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Paid trainings

Job summary

Athelas Institute in Columbia, MD seeks a Direct Support Professional-Residential Services to provide direct support and supervision for residents on Saturdays and Sundays. The DSP will assist with daily living, personal care, life skills, and transportation, ensuring high quality, person-centered services.

Required to obtain Medication Administration Certification in Maryland, plus CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems training, MTTP, and relevant documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with IDD/DD preferred but not required.
• Must have current Driver's License and meet driving requirements.
• Must be able to perform duties requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of residents, including daily needs and activities.
• Complete all required documentation on time per guidelines.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with coworkers and residents.
• Administer and document medications following state and agency requirements using eMAR.
• Attend scheduled meetings and respond to emails daily to maintain communication.

Skills

Medication administration

CPR/First Aid

Mandt Systems

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eMAR

Job description

Athelas Institute in Columbia, MD seeks a Direct Support Professional-Residential Services to provide direct support and supervision for residents on Saturdays and Sundays. The DSP will assist with daily living, personal care, life skills, and transportation, ensuring high quality, person-centered services.

Required to obtain Medication Administration Certification in Maryland, plus CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems training, MTTP, and relevant documentation.