Weekend DSP: Community Living Support Specialist

ardmore enterprises; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403B retirement plan match

Group life insurance

Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Employee discounts

On-site trainings

Job summary

Ardmore Enterprises in Lanham, MD is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, 10:00am – 7:00pm). The role focuses on person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including daily living skills and community outings.

The position offers a part-time schedule with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to meaningful community involvement.

Qualifications

• Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided.
• Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus.
• Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
• Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
• Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.

Skills

Observant

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Ardmore Enterprises in Lanham, MD is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, 10:00am – 7:00pm). The role focuses on person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including daily living skills and community outings.

The position offers a part-time schedule with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to meaningful community involvement.