Direct Support Professional-Full Time

Athelas Institute • Randallstown, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching to supported persons in areas including activities of 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 through excellent services.

The position is in Residential Services in Randallstown, Baltimore County, and is scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The hourly rate is $18.81. Onsite duties may include general household tasks, and hours and location may be subject to change. The employee may also perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Ability to complete all required and assigned trainings and maintain applicable certifications.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more based on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to successfully demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

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, including assistance with daily needs such as meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration.
• Complete state- and agency-required documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• Maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
• Support each person 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 according to state and agency requirements, using the eMAR and following the DDA nursing delegation model.
• Provide transportation to supported persons in company vehicles.
• Complete 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 to maintain communication.
• Use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, and incident reports.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and provide supported persons opportunities to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403B plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire training.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid medication administration training, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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