DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc. • Ellicott City, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching to supported persons in areas including activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The role helps supported persons pursue the lives they want and improve their quality of life through excellent services.

The position is part-time and serves Residential Services in Howard County (Ellicott City), with available schedules on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., or Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The hourly rate is $18.81. Working hours and location may be subject to change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current driver's license and compliance with agency driving requirements.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more depending on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to successfully demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including helping a supported person stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

• DDA core competencies.
• Mandt Systems training.
• CPR/First Aid.
• MTTP.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, interaction, and supervision, including assistance with meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration.
• Complete required state and agency documentation according to applicable guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• Perform onsite household tasks as required and maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
• Support each person in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.
• Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Administer and document medications through the eMAR in accordance with state and agency requirements and the DDA nursing delegation model.
• Transport supported persons in company vehicles.
• Complete required and assigned training, and keep CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications current and refreshed within required timelines.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication.
• Use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident reports, and related tasks.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide supported persons opportunities to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
• Perform other duties requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403B plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire training.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid medication administration training, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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