Direct Service Rehab Professional (DSRP) Part-Time Position 6am-6pm Saturday and Sunday

Arundel Lodge•Edgewater, MD

About The Position

Arundel Lodge is a nonprofit organization working to ensure behavioral health disorders do not limit a person's ability to live a meaningful life in the community. Its mission is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders through compassionate care, support, and opportunities for growth and independence. The Direct Support Rehabilitation Professional (DSRP) provides direct support and rehabilitation services to people living with mental health and substance use disorders. The role helps members develop essential life skills, increase independence, maintain daily routines, and participate in their communities. DSRPs support individualized rehabilitation and recovery goals through coaching, encouragement, and skill development, using the Recovery Model to promote hope, personal responsibility, peer support, respect, empathy, empowerment, and self-determination. They are expected to use non-stigmatizing language, recognize members' strengths, and respect their choices as they work toward greater independence and a meaningful life in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Successfully complete a required drug screening.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work compassionately and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to encourage independence while respecting individual choices, strengths, and personal goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services-related field.
At least one year of experience working in mental health, behavioral health, or psychosocial rehabilitation, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation to appointments, community activities, shopping, and other necessary destinations.
Assist members with budgeting, money management, and developing financial independence.
Help members schedule, organize, and attend medical appointments and other important engagements.
Provide guidance on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and nutrition.
Assist members with grocery shopping, errands, and other daily living activities.
Support members with activities of daily living, personal care, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment, as appropriate.
Teach and reinforce independent living skills, including household management, personal organization, problem-solving, and daily routines.
Encourage community participation, self-sufficiency, and the development of positive life skills.
Establish respectful, supportive relationships with members while promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
Support individualized rehabilitation and recovery goals through consistent encouragement, coaching, and skill development.
Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate relevant updates about members' progress and support needs.