PT - Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services/ Baltimore
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 with participating in activities in his community and developing independence. Assist with identifying and participating in new activities of interest, money skills, exercise and exploring his community. Someone who has knowledge of activities and is able to provide encouragement is needed. Can be challenging to engage in activities that are outside of normal routine. Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life. 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.
Requirements
- Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life.
- Eligible candidates must have a high school degree/GED and a current driver’s license with less than three points on the driving record.
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
- Support a young man with participating in activities in his community and developing independence
- Assist with identifying and participating in new activities of interest, money skills, exercise and exploring his community
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
