PT Support Services- Balt. County/Parkville

Richcroft • Parkville, MD

6d • $22 - $22

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to an individual with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Personal Support Services professionals assist individuals and families living in their personal home.

Support needed for a young man who would like to work on going to school and learning about careers available in his neighborhood. Spend time together in local businesses to learn about future employment opportunities and develop a sense of community.

This position is: 20 hours/ week
Days and times to be determined by staff and individual. The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Requires use of personal cell phone for mobile documentation and time keeping
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Responsibilities

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.)
• Some assistance with personal care needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!

What This Job Offers

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