Taneytown Residential DSP (40 hr/week)

THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INC • Westminster, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Carroll County is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its Community Living Department. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing fulfilling lives while working as part of a team in a small residential home setting in Taneytown, Maryland. DSPs help residents develop life skills and complete household tasks, provide personal care, administer medications, and provide transportation as needed. The stated rate is $20.07 per hour, with a $2.00 weekend differential. The posting does not provide a specific available schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with no more than two current points on record.
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record.
• Ability to lift or manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently and to lift, carry, and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing, including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
• Ability to transfer an individual from a chair to a vehicle and from a bed to a chair.
• Ability to position an individual on a sling or Royer lift and physically secure an individual in a wheelchair in a van using tie-downs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life.
• Support residents with life skills and household tasks, including meal planning and preparation, laundry, and light housework.
• Assist residents with personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Complete CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc.

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary accident and life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Participation in the Direct Support Professional Certification Program, which offers annual cash bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED