Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services- Baltimore County/ Perry hall

Richcroft, Inc.

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to an individual with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Support Services professionals assist individuals and families living in their personal home. 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. DSP’s assist with creating opportunities for individuals to live full and productive lives by: 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. Support is needed for a woman in Perry Hall. Provide support for her to live in her own home including assistance with, bathing, dressing, meals, light housekeeping, laundry, appointments, fun and social activities. This position requires the use of a cell phone for mobile punching and documentation. Candidates must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.

Requirements

• High school degree/GED
• Current driver’s license with less than three points on their driving record
• At least 2 years of Driving experience
• At least 20 years of age
• Must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19

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
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with meals
• Assistance with light housekeeping
• Assistance with laundry
• Assistance with appointments
• Assistance with fun and social activities

Benefits

• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED