Direct Support Professional-Part Time

Athelas Institute•Columbia, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching to a supported person in areas such as activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP helps the supported person pursue the life they want and improve their quality of life through excellent services. The role provides direct support, interaction, and supervision for daily needs, including meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration. The DSP follows applicable person-centered, behavioral support, and nursing care plans; maintains the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards; completes required documentation and communications; and participates in meetings and training. Onsite duties may include general household tasks. The DSP may also perform other related duties as needed, and working hours and location may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
Ability to complete required and assigned training.
Ability to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Ability to maintain current CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications as applicable.
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.

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.
Perform onsite duties that may include general household tasks.
Maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
Support the person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.
Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Administer and document medications under state and agency requirements, using the eMAR and the DDA nursing delegation model.
Transport supported persons in company vehicles.
Complete required and assigned training, and maintain current certifications such as CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification within required renewal 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, and incident reports.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and provide opportunities for the supported person to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director or as negotiated to meet organizational needs.