FT - Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services/ Baltimore County
About The Position
We are seeking a Full 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 woman in Baltimore County with building independence and community by working on skills and participating in activities in my community. Assist with finding new activities of interest and planning a weekly schedule of activities. Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life. This position is: Tues - Fri 4p-9p (5 hours),Sat and Sun 9a-7p (10 hours) 40 hours/ week 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.
Requirements
- Eligible candidates must have a high school degree/GED
- A current driver’s license with less than three points on the driving record
- Patient
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life
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
- Building independence and community by working on skills and participating in activities
- Assist with finding new activities of interest
- Planning a weekly schedule of activities
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
