Direct Support Professional-Part Time

Athelas Institute•Ellicott City, MD

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in areas including activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP supports each person in pursuing the life they want and improving their quality of life through excellent services. This role is part-time and based in Residential Services in Howard County (Ellicott City). Listed schedules are Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; or Monday–Friday, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. The hourly rate is $18.81. The DSP provides direct support and supervision, assists with daily needs, and follows applicable person-centered, behavior support, and nursing care plans. The position involves maintaining a safe and standards-compliant living environment, administering and documenting medications, completing required documentation and training, participating in meetings, and communicating through agency systems. Transportation is provided in company vehicles. Benefits depend on full- or part-time status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification as applicable.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to eight 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, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct support, interaction, and supervision, including assistance with meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration.
Complete state- and agency-required documentation according to applicable guidelines and deadlines.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships.
Perform onsite general household tasks as needed and maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
Support people 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 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 email daily and use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, and incident reports.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide opportunities for supported persons to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
Perform other duties requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director.