Direct Support Professional

Penn Mar 2021 • Westminster, MD

13d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities. A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting depending on the needs of the location. This job is inclusive of, but not excluded to the following duties: Personal Care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.). Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed. Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.D
• Acceptable criminal background
• Valid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 months
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed
• Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly

Responsibilities

• Personal care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.)
• Medication administration
• Behavioral support
• Transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision plans
• Paid vacation - Earned at .0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)
• Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observed
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403B Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees