DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.•Windsor Mill, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching to supported persons across daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The role supports each person in pursuing the life they want and improving their quality of life. The DSP provides supervision and support for daily needs, including meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration. The position follows the supported person’s Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan, and involves documentation, communication, meetings, training, and maintaining a safe living environment. The DSP also transports supported persons in company vehicles and performs other duties as requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director. This is a part-time role scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Northmont (Windsor Mill), with an hourly rate of $18.81. Working hours and location may be subject to change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current driver's license and ability to meet 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 demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to stand, providing ambulation assistance, and performing physical releases and restraints.
Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Complete required training and maintain current CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications as applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct support, interaction, and supervision for supported persons, including assistance with meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration.
Complete required state and agency documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Maintain positive and professional working relationships.
Perform general household tasks as needed and maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
Support individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan.
Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Administer and document medications using the electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and in accordance with state and agency requirements and the DDA nursing delegation model.
Transport supported persons in company vehicles.
Complete all 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.
Use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident reports, and related functions.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide supported persons with opportunities to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
Perform other duties requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director.