Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services- Baltimore County / Towson
About The Position
We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to an individual with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Personal Support Services professionals assist individuals and families living in their personal home. Individual programs are designed around the needs and desires of each participant and implemented with attention and care. Whether living alone or with family members, individually tailored services are the best way to support people on their own terms. Services provided are personalized and directed by the individual receiving supports and may include but are not limited to: assistance with personal hygiene, activities/outings, social engagement, and shopping. Support is needed to assist a man in the Towson area to live independently in his home. Provide support with managing emotions, working through conflict, making safe and healthy relationships, developing friendships, and maintaining his home. Support is needed with learning about healthy meals and eating with diabetes. Assist with finding new recipes, meal planning, shopping, and cooking. Assist with finding activities in the community to create a fun and meaningful day.
Requirements
- High school degree/GED
- Current driver’s license with less than three points on their driving record
- Dependable and reliable
- Requires the use of personal vehicles to provide transportation within the community
- Requires the use of a personal cell phone for mobile punching and documentation
Responsibilities
- Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
- Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
- Assisting with development of meaningful and personal relationships
- Implementing strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Assistance with activities/outings
- Assistance with social engagement
- Assistance with shopping
- Support with managing emotions
- Support with working through conflict
- Support with making safe and healthy relationships
- Support with developing friendships
- Support with maintaining his home
- Support with learning about healthy meals and eating with diabetes
- Assist with finding new recipes, meal planning, shopping, and cooking
- Assist with finding activities in the community to create a fun and meaningful day
Benefits
- Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
