Weekend Direct Support Professional - Residential Program

Target Community & Educational Services • Westminster, MD

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About The Position

Assist Community Living Managers in supervising and training residents and operating the group home or apartment program. The position provides direct care and training to residents, supports their personal care and daily living, helps implement behavior and Activities of Daily Living programs, and contributes to a safe, pleasant, family-type residential environment. The role also includes documenting services and relevant medical or behavioral information, coordinating with house staff, and maintaining a current Medication Technician certification and compliance with required care-plan training.

This is a Class 2, non-exempt, part-time position based on coverage needs. Evenings and weekends may be required, and the position is considered essential to maintaining operations and participant services. The position is supervised by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or Community Living Director. Evaluation takes place after an initial three-month period and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Excellent driving record.
• Fluency in speaking the primary language of the participants.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, and safely transfer individuals.
• Ability to restrain a participant as trained and in accordance with the participant’s behavior plan.
• Maintain a current Certification Medication Technician (CMT) license.
• Remain compliant with nursing care plan and behavior plan training.
• Complete required in-service trainings and recertifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Community Living Managers in providing direct services and training to residents, or provide substitute coverage.
• Assist residents with daily personal care and grooming, including care of their bodies, hair, teeth, and clothing.
• Help residents develop leisure-time and recreational activities by participating in them.
• Assist with implementing behavior and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) programs.
• Maintain a family-type atmosphere for residents.
• Help residents maintain contact with family and friends by telephone or mail.
• Encourage residents to share day-program experiences with other residents and staff.
• Assist with arranging medical, dental, psychological, and other special-service appointments as needed.
• Maintain close contact with house staff to support a unified and consistent training program for residents.
• Complete thorough, timely service logs in the CIMS portal for each participant as scheduled, and document medical and behavioral data as necessary.
• Help maintain the residence by following daily chore schedules, training residents in cleanup skills, and completing other tasks needed for a safe and pleasant environment.
• Communicate instructions and directions in a manner residents can understand.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Maintain a current Medication Technician (CMT) license and comply with nursing care plan and behavior plan training.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, mission, and goals; complete required in-service training and recertifications.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, provide relevant information to supervisory personnel, and act as an appropriate role model and representative of the agency.
• Manage time responsibly, arrive punctually, and give the supervisor sufficient notice of tardiness or absence according to the attendance policy.
• Prioritize participant and personal safety and follow safety guidelines taught in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or Community Living Director.

Benefits

• Health benefits for eligible full-time employees working at least 60 hours per pay period.
• Vision benefits for eligible full-time employees working at least 60 hours per pay period.
• Dental benefits for eligible full-time employees working at least 60 hours per pay period.
• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees working at least 60 hours per pay period.
• Retirement eligibility for full-time and part-time employees.
• Sick & Safe Leave eligibility for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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