Direct Support Professional-Personal Support
The Affiliated Sante Group•Silver Spring, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Personal Support Wanted! This role involves providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with co-occurring disorders. The focus is on fostering positive relationships, ensuring safety, encouraging independence, and assisting with daily living skills. The position is located in Lanham, MD, supporting two 21-year-old twin males. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 3pm-8pm, with responsibilities including transportation, social integration, and accompanying consumers to local activities like the gym.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Must have proof of car insurance.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities.
- Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
- Must be able to multi-task.
- Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as development or intellectual disabilities as well as physical.
- Strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
- Comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable.
- High ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- Attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.
- Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served.
Nice To Haves
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
- Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental consumer.
- Foster positive relationships between yourself and consumer.
- Ensure consumer safety and maintain a safe environment.
- Encourage self-help activities.
- Remind and assist consumers with self- administration of medication.
- Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming.
- Accompany consumers to scheduled appointment.
- Plan meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving meals to consumers.
- Teach skills for daily living, such as decision- making and problem- solving.
- Observe and document changes in consumers' physical condition or behavior.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Robust Retirement Plan - 403(b) with company match
- Health Coverage That Cares - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Enjoy your birthday off every year!
- Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
- Recognition & Rewards - Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
- Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
- Comprehensive Insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance
- Pet insurance for your furry family
- Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
- Financial Flexibility - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help with healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
