Community Living – Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time Position
About The Position
Westminster, MD or Taneytown, MD $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential Are you looking to make a real difference? The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting. Available Shifts: Weekend shifts Daytime hours Evening hours Overnight hours What You’ll Do: Support individuals in a community living residential home Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed Provide transportation and support community access Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines Pay & Benefits: $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential Paid Sick Time 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire) Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs Credit Union membership No experience required – paid training provided! DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter Requirements 18+ years old High school diploma or GED Valid U.S. driver’s license with 2+ years driving experience Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks Basic computer and keyboarding skills Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles Help create a supportive home where people can thrive—apply today!
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with 2+ years driving experience
- Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles
Responsibilities
- Support individuals in a community living residential home
- Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
- Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
- Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
- Provide transportation and support community access
- Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
- Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Credit Union membership
- No experience required – paid training provided!
- DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
