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 man in the Forest Hill area with activities at home and in the community. Work on skills to increase independence at home and in the community. Attend social groups and clubs, fun and skill based activities including: cooking, movies, exercise, meeting friends, etc. Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life. This position is: 20 hours/ week. The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported. 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
- High school degree/GED
- Current driver’s license with less than three points on the driving record
Nice To Haves
- Patient
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Assist with activities/ outings
- Assist with social engagement
- Assist with shopping
- Assist with planning
- Assist with cooking
- Assist with cleaning
- Support a man in the Forest Hill area with activities at home and in the community
- Work on skills to increase independence at home and in the community
- Attend social groups and clubs
- Participate in fun and skill based activities including: cooking, movies, exercise, meeting friends, etc.
- Assist with participation and exploration of the community
- Cultivate and expand independent living skills
- Assist with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
- Implement strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals
Benefits
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid
- Opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
- Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
- Retirement
- Sick and vacation time
- Short and Long-term disability plans
- Paid Holidays
- Mileage and activity reimbursements
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
