PT - Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services/ Harford
About The Position
We are seeking a Part Time Personal Supports (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. Support a young man in the Bel Air area. 8a-8:30a INDIVIDUAL and staff will review plans for the day and prepare for scheduled activities. This might include gathering any materials, necessary for the day, packing lunch, etc. 8:30a-12p INDIVIDUAL and staff will participate in an activity of INDIVIDUAL’s choice at home or in the community. This may include parks and rec activities, exercise, dance, walks, shopping, visiting peers, flea markets, church, volunteering, etc. 12p-1p INDIVIDUAL and staff will have lunch together. This may be at home or in the community. This may include making choices, learning about nutrition, kitchen safety, cooking skills, ordering, purchases, etc. Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life. This position is: 15 hours/ week M/W/F 8a-1p The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported. Some lift and transfer may be required. Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification! DSPs 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 the development of meaningful and personal relationships Implementing strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals. Rate of pay $22/hr. Regular Base rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)
Requirements
- Eligible candidates must have a high school degree/GED
- A current driver’s license with less than three points on the driving record
- Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life
- Some lift and transfer may be required
Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Assisting with activities/outings
- Assisting with social engagement
- Assisting with shopping
- Assisting with planning
- Assisting with cooking
- Assisting with cleaning
- Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
- Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
- Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
- Implementing strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals
Benefits
- Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
- Retirement
- Sick and vacation time
- Short and Long-term disability plans
- Paid Holidays
- Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
