Direct Support Professional-Full Time

Athelas Institute•Ellicott City, MD

1d•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. This position is in Residential Services in Howard County (Ellicott City), with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., at an hourly rate of $18.81. The DSP supports people according to their Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan. Responsibilities include providing daily supervision and support, administering and documenting medications, maintaining required records and certifications, using agency electronic systems, attending meetings and trainings, and helping maintain a safe and standards-compliant living environment. The role may also involve general household tasks and transportation in company vehicles.

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 training and maintain required certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based 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.
MTTP.
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 required onsite duties, which may include general household tasks.
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 in accordance with state and agency requirements, using the eMAR and the DDA nursing delegation model.
Provide transportation to supported persons using 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 emails daily.
Use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, and incident report filing.
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.