Meaningful Day Program - Direct Support Professional (30 hr/week)

THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INC • Westminster, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Carroll County is seeking energetic and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its Meaningful Day Program in Westminster, Maryland. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with daytime hours that vary between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The posting lists compensation as $20.07 per hour near the top and $19.68 per hour in the Pay & Benefits section.

Direct Support Professionals support individuals through person-centered activities, skill development, personal care, mobility assistance, community access, and transportation. They promote independence, decision-making, and self-advocacy, and document services and progress in accordance with agency and state requirements. No experience is required; paid training is provided.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience.
• Be able to pass background, drug, and driving-record checks.
• Have basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Be able to complete required training, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training.
• Be able to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds frequently and assist with transfers.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, pull, and push.
• Be able to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and safely securing individuals in vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in small groups and one-to-one settings with person-centered and small-group activities.
• Create and implement meaningful activities tailored to each person’s goals and interests.
• Encourage development of job-readiness, social, self-care, math, reading, and safety skills.
• Provide personal care and mobility support as needed.
• Assist with community access and transportation.
• Promote independence, decision-making, and self-advocacy.
• Document services and progress according to agency and state requirements.
• Assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and safely securing individuals in vehicles.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan, eligible upon hire.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• Credit Union membership.
• Paid training.
• DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in the first year and annually thereafter.

What This Job Offers

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