Direct Support Professional

Ocean Front Counseling • Hurlock, MD

76d • $15 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals work 1:1 with children who have Autism to help them reach goals in the home and community setting.

Requirements

• At least 100 hours of related personal, professional, or volunteer experience with children who have Autism
• Maintain professional relationships with clients
• Approach stressful situations with grace
• Team-player
• Communicate effectively and be able to resolve conflict in a straightforward and timely manner
• Remain organized, great time management skills
• Friendly, empathetic
• Treat clients and their family members and fellow staff with respect
• Ability to read and communicate digitally and on paper

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a related field to Behavior Analysis or Education, including: special education, child development and psychology among others
• Preferred one year of experience working in a related field

Responsibilities

• Abide by HIPAA policies and procedures
• Implement plans as instructed by the Behavior Consultant
• Collect unbiased and accurate data and submit documentation timely
• Proactively communicate with supervisors
• Maintain reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and car insurance
• Transporting consumers

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Hourly wage
• Company issued device
• Paid administrative time to complete documentation
• Paid administrative time to cover last minute cancellations
• Travel incentive
• Continuing education
• Access to Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, excel, etc.)
• Modern communication, documentation, and data collection systems
• Discounts on travel, wellness, apparel, entertainment and more
• Company Wellness initiatives
• Manageable caseloads
• Ability to obtain Registered Behavior Technician credential
• Supervision opportunities
• Be a valued member of a team making a difference in the lives of our clients every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed