Weekend Direct Support Specialist – Community & Care

Richcroft, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid training

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Richcroft in Harford County, MD is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting with personal hygiene, outings, social engagement, shopping, cooking, and cleaning.

The weekend shifts are Saturday and Sunday 10am–9pm, with a base rate of $22/hr plus a $1/hr weekend differential, totaling $23/hr; benefits include CPR/First Aid training, tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonus, and EAP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with less than 3 points on driving record.
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed.
• Some lifting and transferring may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community.
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

Skills

Transportation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PT/ Weekend - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Harford County/CYPRESS

Rate of Pay $23/hr

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

We are seeking a Part-TimeWeekend Direct Support Professional (DSP)to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

This position is:

Saturday & Sunday 10am- 9pm

(Working with Men)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships

• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.)
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan

• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)