Weekend Direct Support Professional - Residential Program

Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Sick & Safe Leave

Job summary

Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Residential/Apartment Program in Westminster, MD.

The role supports residents with daily living, training, and activities under supervision, and requires a responsible driver with a clean record. The position emphasizes collaboration with the Community Living Managers, logging services, and maintaining a safe, dignified home environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Community Living Managers in providing direct services and training to residents.
• Maintain logs of services and document medical/behavioral data.
• Support daily living activities, transportation, and individual routines.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the residence; adhere to policies and guidelines.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with staff to provide consistent training.

Skills

Driving record

Developmental disabilities exp

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professional

Residential/Apartment Program

Position Summary:

Assist the Community Living Managers in thesupervision and training of residents and in the operation of the group home (GH)/Apartmentprogram.

Qualifications:

Minimum high school diploma; experience working with individuals withdevelopmental disabilities preferred; excellent driving record.

ESSENTIALDUTIES

A. AGENCY

1. 1.Performsessential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
2. 2.Knows andcomplies with all required policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines ofTarget and has a clear understanding of the specific regulations used in theirdepartment. Follows regulations and guidelines when carrying out duties andresponsibilities.
3. 3.Successfullycompletes all required in-service trainings and completes re-certifications asrequired; demonstrates a clear understanding of the issues presented intrainings; is eager to expand knowledge; keeps current with relevant changesand take appropriate steps to obtain needed information.
4. 4.Performs dutiesin accordance with the philosophy, mission, and goals of the agency.
5. 5.Works as aprofessional collaborative with all internal and external stakeholders inmodeling a safe, supportive, and respectful demeanor, ensuring the highestquality services to all Target participants.
6. 6.Takes appropriateaction based on circumstances; provides pertinent and comprehensive informationto supervisory personnel.
7. 7.Demonstrates theability to manage personal time by being punctual and gives sufficient noticeto immediate supervisor in case of tardiness or absenteeism per Target’sAttendance Policy.
8. 8.Acts as anappropriate role model and representative of Target as an agency as well asthose employed by Target and those served. Choose appropriate personal attirebased on the circumstances. Maintains appropriate overall appearance anddemonstrates proper personal hygiene per Target’s Attire and Grooming Policy.
9. 9.Demonstrates awillingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safetyof the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies withall safety guidelines taught in trainings.

B. DIRECTCARE

1. 1. Assist the Community Living Managers in providing direct services and training to residents or provide substitute coverage.
   • a) Assist residents in their daily personal care and grooming, including care of body, hair, teeth and clothing, etc.
   • b) Assist residents in the development of leisure-time activities and recreation by participating in these activities. Leisure and recreation should be and are done outside of what is on the Service Implementation Plans (SIPs).
   • c) Assist managers in implementing behavior and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Programs.
   • d) Maintain a family-type atmosphere for residents.
   • e) Assist residents in maintaining contact with family and friends by telephone and/or mail.
   • f) Encourage residents to share their experiences in the day program with other residents and staff.
   • g) Assist Community Living Managers with making of medical, dental, and psychological appointments, and other special services available to residents as needed.
2. 2. Maintain close contact with house staff to assure a unified, consistent training program for residents.
3. 3. Complete thorough and detailed service logs in the CIMS portal for each participant as scheduled in a timely manner. Document all medical and behavioral data as necessary on CIMs in a timely manner.
4. 4. Assist with the maintenance of the residence by following the schedule of daily chores, the training of clean-up skills, and other tasks needed to provide a safe and pleasant environment for residents.
5. 5. Be able to communicate instructions and directions to the clients in a manner that is easily understandable. This requires fluency in speaking the primary language of the participants.
6. 6. Position requires the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, and perform safe transfers of individuals. Also, the ability to retrain as trained a participant per their behavior plan.
7. 7. Demonstrate a willingness to perform essential job functions and duties with the safety of the clients and self being a top priority, and adhere to and comply with all safety guidelines taught in trainings.
8. 8. Attend all scheduled meetings.
9. 9. M Maintain a current Certification Medication Technician (CMT) license as well as remain compliant with nursing care plan and behavior plan training.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Other dutiesas assigned by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or the Community LivingDirector.

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or Community Living Director.

EVALUATION

After an initial three-month period, then annually thereafter.

TERMS

This is a Class 2, non-exempt, full-time, or part-timeposition based on needed coverage. Evenings and weekends may be required. Thisposition is considered “essential” to maintain operations and services toparticipants.

Benefits

All full-time employees working at least Sixty hours per pay period areeligible for health, vision, and dental benefits in addition to paid time off. Bothfull and part-time employees are eligible for retirement and Sick & Safe Leave.